The Folk Dress Of Europe
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A richly detailed work of cultural history and costume studies, The Folk Dress of Europe presents a comprehensive survey of the traditional regional garments worn across the European continent, from the embroidered bodices of Scandinavia to the layered skirts of Eastern Europe. James Snowden chronicles how folk dress evolved as a living expression of community identity, social status, religious belief, and local craftsmanship, illustrating the remarkable diversity that flourished within individual nations and across borders. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, making it an invaluable reference for historians, textile enthusiasts, costume designers, and folklorists alike. Snowden details the materials, construction techniques, and symbolic motifs that distinguish regional traditions, grounding each example in its broader historical and agricultural context. A landmark study in European ethnography, the work argues that folk costume is far more than mere clothing — it is a visual language encoding centuries of cultural memory.
Author: James Snowden
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Mills & Boon
Genre: Fashion & beauty
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A richly detailed work of cultural history and costume studies, The Folk Dress of Europe presents a comprehensive survey of the traditional regional garments worn across the European continent, from the embroidered bodices of Scandinavia to the layered skirts of Eastern Europe. James Snowden chronicles how folk dress evolved as a living expression of community identity, social status, religious belief, and local craftsmanship, illustrating the remarkable diversity that flourished within individual nations and across borders. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, making it an invaluable reference for historians, textile enthusiasts, costume designers, and folklorists alike. Snowden details the materials, construction techniques, and symbolic motifs that distinguish regional traditions, grounding each example in its broader historical and agricultural context. A landmark study in European ethnography, the work argues that folk costume is far more than mere clothing — it is a visual language encoding centuries of cultural memory.