Mohammedan dressed In the full costume worn by Muslims from the North-West Provinces.
A Mohammedan. Indian Characters.
Category: Arabia
Costume Arabe. Saracen with sword, 18th century.
Costumes historiques par Achille Devéria. Costume Arabe. Saracen 18th century.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
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 Arab horse dealers in India.
Arab horse dealers in India. In like manner to the Cabulis, the Arabs in India are mainly dealers in horses. In Bombay especially numbers of these men are to be… Read More
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
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.
Traditional Arabian men costume from the desert.
Traditional Arabian men costume from the desert. From the book: Stamboul, Recollections of Eastern Life by Amedeo Preziosi. Published by Lemercier Paris 1861. Related Posts:Albanian Turk soldier with gun and… Read More
Literature
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.
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)
A female bedouin of the dessert, with her child.
A female bedouin of the dessert, with her child. Ottoman Empire. Related Posts:Traditional Arabian men costume from the desert.An Inhabitant of the Isle of Symi (Sömbeki).A Janissary officer. Ottoman empire… Read More
Souakim. The Arab bazaar.
Arabic Bazaar in Suakin Sudan at the Red Sea 1895. Souakim. Le bazaar Arabe.
Warriors of the Ababda. Guerriers Ababdeh.
Warriors of the Ababdeh with spears. Guerriers Ababdeh. Nomadic tribe of the Bedouins.
Camels Resting in the Sherkiyeh. Land of Goshen,
The Oriental Album. Camels Resting in the Sherkiyeh. Land of Goshen, Lower Egypt.
Peasant Dwellings in Upper Egypt. The Oriental Album.
Peasant Dwellings in Upper Egypt. Source: The Oriental Album. Characters, Costumes, And Modes Of Life, In The Valley Of The Nile. Published 1848. Drawings by Prisse d’Avennes 1807-1879. Lithographs by… Read More
An Arab Sheikh in traditional costume. The Oriental Album.
Arab Sheikh Smoking. The Oriental Album by Prisse d’Avennes
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
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 - The Visual Dictionary Of Fashion Design
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.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
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.
