The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were a period of tumultuous social change for the Batak of North Sumatra. That change was registered in their clothing and handwoven textiles. This book examines factors which inspired these people to wear Malay and European styles on a daily basis and to reserve the use of their hip- and shouldercloths for ceremonial occasions.
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The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were a period of tumultuous social change for the Batak of North Sumatra. That change was registered in their clothing and handwoven textiles. This book examines factors which inspired these people to wear Malay and European styles on a daily basis and to reserve the use of their hip- and shouldercloths for ceremonial occasions.
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Near Fine. No Jacket, as Issued. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Hard cover, illustrated boards., only very slight evidence of handling to exterior, negligible impact. clean. no markings. no bumps. tight binding.; english text.; xi-136pp., 102 illustrations, color and b/w.