Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
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.
Traditional Egypt headdresses. From “Full Peoples Gallery in images of all nations” by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche, Meissen, 1840. Related Posts:Inhabitants of Madagascar in 1800.Libya merchant and farmer in c. 1800Felup… Read More
Native American, First nation from Florida in 1830. Assembly of the Native Americans in Florida to war. Squaws from Florida lament their men killed in the war. From “Full Peoples Gallery… Read More
Algerian women in their house-clothes From “Full Peoples Gallery in images of all nations” by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche, Meissen, 1840. Associated to: Algeria Maidservant slave in Algiers. Berber from Algeria,… Read More
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)
Berber from Algeria, North Africa. Moorish nomads. Related Posts:Algerian women in their house-clothes, 19th century.Algeria Maidservant slave in Algiers.Caravan in an indoor street of Algier, Algeria.
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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.
Felup and Mandingo from the village of Fulier at the Senegal. From “Full Peoples Gallery in images of all nations” by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche, Meissen, 1840. Related Posts:Inhabitants of Madagascar… Read More
“Full Peoples Gallery in images of all nations” by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche, Meissen, 1840.
Libya merchant and farmer in c. 1800 From “Full Peoples Gallery in images of all nations” by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche, Meissen, 1840. Related Posts:Inhabitants of Madagascar in 1800.Traditional Egypt headdressesFelup… Read More
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)
