World Dress

Fully illustrated with photographs and maps, this comprehensive sourcebook of ethnic costume, is suitable for the professional and layperson alike. It surveys each of the countries of the world in turn, giving a brief social history of the dress of each one, followed by a study of clothing design and construction, the materials used, decorative details and the use of accessories.
 
Fully illustrated with photographs and maps, this comprehensive sourcebook of ethnic costume, is suitable for the professional and layperson alike. It surveys each of the countries of the world in turn, giving a brief social history of the dress of each one, followed by a study of clothing design and construction, the materials used, decorative details and the use of accessories.