The customs of peoples. A chief from the Roro tribe, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia.
A Roro chief in festive decorations at Bereina, Papua New Guinea.
Tag: Polynesia 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
The lady Franklin Cape. Hawaiian Feather Cape. Feather Art.
Hawaiian Feather Work of the Polynesian natives of the Hawaiian Islands. Memoirs of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum.
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.
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.
Radack Islands. Inside of a house.
Inside of a house in the Radack Islands. Polynesia. Island nation of the Marshall Islands.
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”.
Tammeamea King of Hawaii and the King of the Solor Islands
Tammeamea King of Hawaii, the Sandwich Islands. Naba Leba king of Solor. Death of Tammeamea king of the Sandwich Islands. Artist: Nicholas Martin Petit (1777-1804).
Inhabitants of Hawaii. Hawaii and South Sandwich Islands.
Inhabitants of the Sandwich Islands. Hawaiian King with feather cape and Headdress.
