The clothes we wear tell stories about us—and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explor

Arranged by region of the world, illustrates contemporary native folk costume, from the complex embroidery found on Scandinavian decorative dresses to the vario

The clothes we wear tell stories about us--and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explore

This two-volume set presents information and images of the varied clothing and textiles of cultures around the world, allowing readers to better appreciate the

A colorful look at the relationship between ethnic nationalism and gaudy dress in the early 19th-century United States