Magician, Shamane, Devineresse, Krasnojarsk, Siberia, Russia,
Tag: Russian customs
Traditional Russian dress, culture and customs of the various regions.
A Female Kyrgyz . The Costume of the Empire of Russia.
The Kyrgyz, in renouncing their religion, have, however, preserved their magicians.
St. John of Kronstadt in his garden.
The late Father St. John of Kronstadt in his garden. Ivan Ilyich Sergiev 1829-1909, also known as the Holy righteous John of Kronstadt, was an archpriest of the Russian Orthodox… Read More
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