Dress in Detail from Around the World

by Jennifer Wearden, Rosemary Crill, Verity Wilson, et al.

Book Overview

An illustrated journey through the intricate details of ethnic dress, this sumptuous volume showcases an extraordinary range of traditional clothing from Central Europe, India, and the Far East. Ornate buttons, embroidered borders, architectural pleating, gold-threaded tassels: 150 color photographs, many specially commissioned, spotlight an astounding array of ornamentation, and these breathtaking close-ups are coupled with accurate line drawings...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810965550
• ISBN13: 9780810965553
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 3.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.5" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary