Hawaiian Feather Work of the Polynesian natives of the Hawaiian Islands. Memoirs of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum.
The lady Franklin Cape. Hawaiian Feather Cape. Feather Art.
Tag: The Spell Of The Hawaiian Islands
The Spell Of The Hawaiian Islands And The Philippines by Isabel Anderson, 1876-1948. Published by The Page Company – Boston, 1916.
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 Ahuula, a Hawaiian feather cloak. The Steen Bille Cape.
The ʻahuʻula is a feather coat reserved for the elite of the Hawaiian archipelago. It was traditionally worn with the mahiole, a feathered cap.
Mindanao natives playing the Kutiyapi. Philippines.
The kutiyapi, or kudyapi, is an indianized Filipino two-stringed, fretted boat-lute. It is the only stringed instrument among the Maguindanao people, and one of several among other groups such as the Maranao and Manobo.
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.
Igorot or Cordillerano Native. Ifugao couple. Philippine Islands.
The Igorot (also Cordillerano) are an indigenous people living on the Philippine island of Luzon.
Inhabitants of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land.
Van Diemen’s Land is the name originally given by Europeans to the island of Tasmania, now part of Australia.
A tattooed man from Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands.
Nuku Hiva is an island of volcanic origin located in the Pacific Ocean. The original name of the island “Te Fenua Enata” means “The Earth of Men”.
Filipina of the Batan Islands with grass hood.
The Batan Islands are an archipelago of the Philippines. They are located north of the Philippine main island of Luzon in the Strait of Luzon and belong to the province of Cagayan.
Bagobo or Manobo man with pointed teeth from the Philippines.
The Bagobo also Manobo, Manuvu, Obbo, Obo, are indigenous peoples of the Philippines.
A citizen of Hawaii and his Colonial House in 1899.
Photographic excerpts from the two-volume work,- Our islands and their people as seen with camera and pencil by José de Olivares.
Inhabitants of Hawaii. Hawaii and South Sandwich Islands.
Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands. Hawaiian King with feather cape and Headdress.
