This title surveys the beautiful costumes of the Palestinian villages and bedouin. Covering the 19th century to the present day, the author describes the main regional styles of costume, considering them against the background of Palestinian life and culture. The emphasis throughout is on the social and symbolic significance of costume, and the final chapters analyse the language of costume in the context of the wedding. The illustrations include archive photographs from the 19th and early 20th centuries, and recent ...
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This title surveys the beautiful costumes of the Palestinian villages and bedouin. Covering the 19th century to the present day, the author describes the main regional styles of costume, considering them against the background of Palestinian life and culture. The emphasis throughout is on the social and symbolic significance of costume, and the final chapters analyse the language of costume in the context of the wedding. The illustrations include archive photographs from the 19th and early 20th centuries, and recent photographs of costumes as they are still made and worn.
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Fine in good dust jacket. Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 288 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Fine, clean copy. Dust jacket has a small rip on the top back corner, and yellowing on top and bottom from age. Ships from the Netherlands. Complete guide to Palestinian costumes.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 288 p. Contains: Illustrations, color. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. Color and B&W Photographs; 288 pages; Very Good overall condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings.; -We're committed to your satisfaction. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
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Illustrated by Illustrated. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0292765142. Light cock, owner's emboss on title page, otherwise light wear; Dust Jacket light wear. Solid oversize hardcover.; "This book surveys male and female fashions from the nineteenth century to the present day, and describes the main regional styles of costume, their materials and ornamentation, against the background of Palestinian life and culture. The emphasis throughout the book is on the social and symbolic significance of the costume, and the final chapters analyze in detail the language of costume in the context of the wedding."; 288 pages.
