The Northern Laos, inhabited by the black-bellied Laotians, so named because the men have the habit of tattooing their belts and sometimes their whole body.
Tag: Indonesian costume

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

Indonesian Culture. Fabrics and Weapons of the Malays.
Indonesian Culture. Fabrics and Weapons of the Malays. The Malay (Orang Melayu) are an ethnic group in Southeast Asia. They belong to the Austronesian ethnic groups and speak the Malay… Read More
Djanger Girl with headdress 1920s. Balinese dance
Djanger Girl with headdress 1920s. Balinese dance costume. Janger Dance. Related Posts:Bali Legong dance. Woman dancing the secular dance.India nautch girl dancing 1910s. Indian dancers.Brazil dance costume. Latin american folk dress.

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.
Papua New Guinea warrior in 1840
Papua New Guinea. Natural History and pictures of the people and the different races and tribes
Papua New Guinea warriors. Indonesia 1840
Warriors of Papua New Guinea, Indonesia. Natural History and pictures of the people and the different races
Indonesia Timor islands 1840.
Peoples of Indonesia Timor islands. Natural History and pictures of the people and the different races and tribes.
Warriors of the Timor islands, Indonesia.
Natural History and pictures of the people and the different races and tribes
Bali Legong dance. Woman dancing the secular dance.
Bali Legong dance. Woman dancing the secular dance. The Legong is a dance that originated on the Indonesian island of Bali. The dance ensemble can include up to five dancers.… Read More
Sumatra Pencak costume. Popular dance and martial arts.
Pencak Silat is often accompanied of music like many Southeast Asian martial arts

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.