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.
Burmese Laos. Laotians of the Burmese possessions.
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Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
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.
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”.
Formosan. Taiwanese aborigines in 19th century.
Formosan. Taiwanese aborigines in 19th century. Gallery: Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen. Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world. Related Posts:Kurds with gun from Turkey in 19th… Read More
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)
Woman hairdress from Central African Republic.
Formally Ubangi-Shari Africa. The name Ubangi-Shari was formed from the two major rivers of the area: the Ubangi and Shari.
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Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
Inhabitants of the Caroline Islands.
Inhabitants of the Caroline Islands in 1840. Habitans des Iles Carolines From the book: Natural History and pictures of the people and the different races and tribes according to the… Read More
Tattooed Japanese man.
An elaborately Tattooed Japanese man. Tattooing of this complex and highly coloured type was at one time not uncommon in Japan. From the book: Living Races of Mankind. A popular… Read More
Tattoo Art on Boy from Myanmar.
Tattoo Art on Boy from Burma (Myanmar), West Indies, 1900. Related Posts:Noble Burmese woman costume.Noble Burmese male costume. Noble Birmane 1843.A Trooper at the Court of Amarapoorah. Burma.
Tattooed Maori 1913, New Zealand.
Tattooed Maori 1913, New Zealand. From the book: Picturesque New Zealand (1913) by Paul Gooding. Photography by Muir & Moodie; and Josiah Martin. Related Posts:Maori meeting house, New Zealand 1913.Maori… Read More
A Tungusian, Evenki in his ordinary Dress. Tungusic people.
Formerly known as Tungus or Tunguz, Mongolian. Tungusic people of Northern Asia. The Evenks are recognized as one of the Indigenous peoples of the Russian North.
Ornamental tattooing from Africa, Borneo, New Zealand
Ornamental tattooing from Africa, Borneo, Caroline Island, New Zealand and Japan. 1 African woman. 2 Chief Hirtin Paevata from New Zealand. 3 King Tauhiao 1825-1894 (King Tawhiao leader of the Waikato tribes,… Read More
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)
