Clothing the Pacific

Book Overview

During the colonial period, Pacific Islanders acceptance of clothing was seen by Europeans as a civilizing sign. In reality, Islanders use of foreign cloth and clothing generally involved translating indigenous preoccupations into new forms of dress. Today, both imported and indigenous cloth feature prominently in Pacific Island exchange, religious practice, clothing, domestic space, public political activity, festivals, and the art and tourist markets...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1859736718
• ISBN13: 9781859736715
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Berg Publishers
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 9.9"