A colourful celebration of costumes and cultures from around the world.
Celebrate world dress with this beautifully illustrated compendium of clothing. From colourful kimonos to dazzling flamenco dresses, this book takes you on a journey through the continents to discover the incredible variety of traditional dress.
With vibrant artwork by Chaaya Prabhat, this is a colourful celebration of clothing and cultures around the world.
Traditional clothing is worn by people all over the world as a celebration of their cultural identity. In some countries, traditional dress is still worn on a daily basis. In others, people only wear their traditional dress for special occasions such as festivals, weddings or birthdays. The style, colour and material of this clothing speaks volumes about the wearer's culture - from where they live to what their role in society is and what their beliefs are.
Organised into sections detailing the national dress of countries and cultures from Asia, North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Oceania, this wonderful, colourful book details traditional dress as diverse as: the Bavarian Lederhosen (first used in the 16th century to distinguish the peasant class from merchants and lords); the South Korean Hanbok, a loose garment which dates back to between 37 BCE and 668 CE; and the dress of the Cameroon Bamileke masquerade dancer, which includes an elaborate mask that allows the wearer to borrow the appearance of an elephant.
Perfect for young fashion enthusiasts as well as children interested in world cultures, this is a fascinating read with lots of inspiration for art and crafts, as well as school projects.
Giovanna Alessio (Author)
Giovanna Alessio has been traveling and writing about the world for 20 years and has been published in numerous international magazines and newspapers. The way fashion differs from culture to culture is a particular fascination. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, where self-expression through clothing continues to thrive.
Chaaya Prabhat (Illustrator)
Chaaya Prabhat is a graphic designer, illustrator and lettering artist. After completing her MA in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, she is now working independently in Chennai, India. She has worked with several clients such as Snapchat, Facebook, Google and The Obama Foundation.