African costume and culture.
Masai warrior in 1907. With spear, shield and lion headdress. Related Posts:Woman of the African Fanti tribe of Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire…Usagara, Chief of Mamboya, with his son and witch doctor.African… Read More
Kızlar Ağası was the title of the chief black palace eunuch who guarded the imperial harem.
Traditional Musgu woman from Tschad Photogravure portrait of a traditional Musgu woman with Labret Piercing. The disc stretches the upper lip. Photography by Jaspar von Oertzen in 1930. Musgum, Mulwi… Read More
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
The Oriental Album. Characters, costumes, and modes of life, in the valley of the Nile.
Bishari Warrior of the Beja tribe with shield and spear. Sudan Red Sea. Guerrier Bicharis, 1895.
Famille de Bicharis. Beja people from the Red Sea, Sudan. Auteur du Monde. Souvenirs de Voyages
Arabic Bazaar in Suakin Sudan at the Red Sea 1895. Souakim. Le bazaar Arabe.
Warriors of the Ababdeh with spears. Guerriers Ababdeh. Nomadic tribe of the Bedouins.
Zulu peoples 19thc.. The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa.
Swahili Costume in 1900. Woman from the Mbaruks Tribe, East Africa. Related Posts:Masai warrior with spear, shield and lion headdress.Musgum. African tribe. Young shepherds 1930sKanouri tribe. Nigeria, Africa 1930s. Egyptian… Read More
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read. Whether you are an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, FASHIONPEDIA is all you will ever need to navigate the fashion scene.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
