Femme Grecque. Modes et Costumes Historiques par Xavier Willemin.
Greek woman of the 19th century. Femme Grecque.
Tag: Greece national costumes
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
Woman from the island of Santorini. Femme de l’ile de santorin
Greek costume from the island of Santorini, 19th century. Femme de l’ile de santorin.
Men of Sparta in traditional Greece costumes, 19th century.
Men of Sparta in traditional Greece costumes, 19th century.
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.
Greek man in traditional fustanella. Greece People near Athens 1830.
The fustanella, the pleated skirt (Albanian fuštan) is on the Balkan Peninsula since the 5th Century demonstrated.
A Greek woman of the Island of Marmara (with her child).
The island of Marmora, according to Strabo, was known to the ancients by the name of Proconnesus.
A man from the area of Athens with a sheep in the mountains.
A man from the area of Athens. Historical and folk costumes by Franz Lipperheide.
Women of the Andros Island. Ottoman Empire.
THE dress of the females of this island, like most of those in the other islands of the Archipelago, is very pleasing and interesting, especially when worn by the young and beautiful.
A female of the island of Naxos. Ottoman Empire ethnic groups.
The inhabitants of Naxos have been remarked even from the earliest times for their love of liberty.
A Greek Sailor in the service of the Ottoman Sultan.
The thirty-first Odah (regiment, chamber) of the Janissaries, whose symbol is an anchor, is employed in the sea service.
