Reign of Charlemagne – The women of the tenth century wear two tunics – Judith’s belt – A veil is obligatory – Miniatures in the Mazarin Library- Charles the Bald’s Bible Shoes – Dress of Queen Lutgarde – Dress of Rotrude and Bertha – Gisla and other kings women of the Emperor – The Successors of Charlemagne – Cannes – Adelaide of Vermandois – The dress of widows.
Belle epoque costume and style. Argentina 1900. Art Nouveau period. Portrait of a young woman in Buenes Aires, Argentina in 1900. Dressed and decorated in the manner of a bride… Read More
Costumes of the art nouveau period. Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1900
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)
Fin de siècle fashion. Art nouveau costume. Style in 1900. Illustration about 1900, shows a girl in front of a vibrant landscape in art nouveau fashion. The wide cut of… Read More
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Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
French Nobility costumes. Last third of the 16th century. On the history of costumes. Eighth sheet. Last third of the XVI century. Illustration by W. Heil. Munich Bilderbogen No. 382. French… Read More
Belle epoque fashion 1890, Germany. Couple dancing the valse bleue. Belle epoque is the term for a period of about 30 years at the turn of 19th to the 20th century.… Read More
First Time Sewing: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide by Editors Of Creative Publishing Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic sewing techniques… Read More
On the armor or corslet he wears a surcoat. Hauberk, boiler cap, leg braces, knee tile, almond-shaped shield.
On the history of costumes. Thirty-eighth sheet. XV. and XVI. century. Knight and noblewoman. Last third of the 16th century.
German Citizens 1440. They represent the reformation time. This means that the materials were cheaper and coarser.
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)
