Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 1: Africa by Joanne B. Eicher (9781847883902)

Joanne B. Eicher

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ISBN: 9781847883902

Format: Hardback, 608 pages , 280mm x 210mm

Published: 01-Oct-2011

Imprint: Berg Publishers

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Country of Publication: United Kingdom

Description - Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 1: Africa by Joanne B. Eicher

Lavishly illustrated with over 300 images - most previously unpublished - Africa is the first major reference work to offer a comprehensive overview of dress and adornment in this vast continent of many nations and peoples. This volume examines past and present dress practices, including the ornamental and symbolic meaning of body decoration, the historical significance of cloth and textiles, and the ancient trading relationships and migrations that have shaped Africa's complex material culture. This is a land of contrasts, where age-old ceremonial dress and mask traditions coexist with the trappings of a modern, globalized society. The rich, varied, and often deeply symbolic dress of African peoples is given its fullest coverage to date in this landmark work.

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Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 1: Africa

Joanne B. Eicher

Joanne B. Eicher

Joanne B. Eicher

Description - Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 1: Africa by Joanne B. Eicher

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