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The Nyonya Kebaya. A Century of Straits Chinese Costume.
MAHMOOD, DATIN SERI ENDON. Stock ID: 126882 Colour photographic illustrations, 176pp, index, dustjacket. This longtime Malaysian fashion icon was originally a long, straight, Arab-inspired top of plain woven cotton. The Nyonyas, the women of the early Peranakan community, gradually transformed it into a shapely, embroidered, translucent blouse, fastened with a set of chained brooches and worn with a matching hand-drawn batik sarong. Sheer, romantic, alluring, yet sedate, the designs of Nyonya kebaya crosses several generations and cultures. This book showcases the collection of Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 126882) ... more |
AU$69.95 |
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The Grace of Four Moons. Dress, Adornment, and the Art of the Body in Modern India.
SHUKLA, PRAVINA. Stock ID: 118169 Black and white photographic illustrations, 498pp, notes, bibliography, index, dustjacket. Aims to document the clothing decisions made by ordinary people in their everyday lives. Based on fieldwork conducted primarily in the city of Banaras, India, this work conceptualizes and realizes a total model for the study of body art - understood as all aesthetic modifications and supplementations to the body. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 118169) ... more |
AU$69.95 |
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The Sari.
BANERJEE, MUKULIKA AND DANIEL MILLER. Stock ID: 118398 Colour photographic illustrations, 277pp, notes, bibliography, index, dustjacket. Drawing on experiences from villagers in Bengal to scientists in Bangalore, this book explores the beauty, adaptability and personality of India's most iconic garment. This book shows why the sari has survived and indeed flourished as everyday dress when most of the world has adopted western clothing. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 118398) ... more |
AU$91.00 |
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Indian Costumes.
PATHAK, ANAMIKA. Stock ID: 126509 Colour photographic illustrations, glossary, bibliography, dustjacket. A finely illustrated book, Indian Costumes takes us through the dazzling array of styles, shades and designs that have held people across the world spellbound since time immemorial. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 126509) ... more |
AU$39.95 |
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Dressed to Rule. 18th Century Court Attire in the Mactaggart Art Collection.
VOLLMER, JOHN E. Stock ID: 127024 Colour photographic illustrations, xi + 60pp, notes, bibliography, paperback. Over fifty colour photographs, including details of exquisitely wrought robes for members of the imperial Qing court, period portraits, and details from a rare hand scroll illustrating the Chinese emperor's tour of cities along the Grand Canal, bring this Art Collection to life. Vollmer's text illuminates the history of the political, cultural, and social developments behind the pageantry, deepening our appreciation for the rich and complex history of China. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 127024) ... more |
AU$49.95 |
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Chinese Dress. From the Qing Dynasty to the Present.
GARRETT, VALERY. Stock ID: 116756 Beautifully presented, full colour photographic illustrations, maps, 240pp, bibliography, index, dustjacket. This book examines the extraordinary range of Chinese dress, from court and formal costumes through to the working attire of the lower classes and the latest fashions of New China. Against a background of historical, cultural, and social change, the author skilfully weaves the story of Chinese dress in all it s variations - elaborately embroidered robes, military uniforms, children's dress, wedding and funeral attire, working clothes, and Mao-inspired fashion - and accompanying accessories. The book is illustrated with over 500 images of garments and accessories from museum and private collections as well as unpublished or little known archival photos and printed materials. For fashion inspiration and accurate representation, the book is an essential reference for costume historians, fashion designer, and collectors as well as all lovers of beautiful clothes. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 116756) ... more |
AU$85.00 |
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Central Asian Ikats. From the Rau Collection.
CLARK, RUBY. Stock ID: 122348 Colour illustrations, 96pp, notes, index, paperback. Centuries old, the ikat technique is a complex sequence of tiedyeing silk threads to create elaborate patterns in striking colours before weaving. This invaluable introduction to the magnificent ikats of Central Asia sets the creation of these fabrics into the context of a long history of textile production, which once centred around the trade of the famous Silk Road. Illustrated throughout with glorious examples from the collection of Doris Raus, Central Asian Ikats examines the social significance and various functions of these fabrics in Central Asian culture, as well as describing the fascinating and complex technique involved in their creation. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 122348) ... more |
AU$55.00 |
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Gothic and Lolita.
YOSHINAGA, MASAYUKI (PHOTOGRAPHER). Stock ID: 100089 Colour photographic plates, unpaginated but approximately 300pp, paperback. "Influenced by Western fashion trends from the mid-1980s, young teenagers congregate in the urban centres of Harajuku, Akihabara, dressed in gothic costumes and late-Victorian dress. This work charts the trend of Gothic fashion that has swept Japan. It features portraits of Japanese Goths and Lolitas in the urban centres of Tokyo and Osaka." Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 100089) ... more |
AU$49.95 |