With an attractive new cover, this sumptuous illustrated volume showcases an extraordinary range of traditional ethnic clothing from Central Europe, India, and the Far East. Featuring 150 color photographs, many specially commissioned, this beautiful book spotlights an astounding array of ornamentation, from ornate buttons and embroidered borders to architectural pleating, gold-threaded tassels and more. Arranged thematically, breathtaking close-ups are coupled with accurate line drawings of each garment's underlying ...
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With an attractive new cover, this sumptuous illustrated volume showcases an extraordinary range of traditional ethnic clothing from Central Europe, India, and the Far East. Featuring 150 color photographs, many specially commissioned, this beautiful book spotlights an astounding array of ornamentation, from ornate buttons and embroidered borders to architectural pleating, gold-threaded tassels and more. Arranged thematically, breathtaking close-ups are coupled with accurate line drawings of each garment's underlying structure. Highlighting examples of decoration from disparate cultures, the text explores the ceremonial roles of the clothing. A resource without peer, this unique book is an essential for designers, students, and style hounds of all stripes.
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Add this copy of World Dress: Fashion in Detail to cart. $64.95, very good condition, Sold by Mahler Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pflugerville, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by V & A Publishing.
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Very Good. 1851775684. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. It does have some cover shelfwear. Inside pages are clean.; 9 X 0.631 X 11.75 inches; 224 pages.
Add this copy of World Dress: Fashion in Detail to cart. $121.84, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by V & A Publishing.
Add this copy of World Dress: Fashion in Detail to cart. $196.41, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by V & A Publishing.
