Cultural Costumes

Felicity Moreau

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Summary

Cultural Costumes explores the world's vibrant traditional clothing, revealing the history, cultural identity, and artistry woven into celebratory attire. From the Japanese kimono to the embroidered dresses of Mexico, these garments are more than mere decoration; they are living archives reflecting a culture's history, social structure, and beliefs.

Traditional clothing often serves as a marker of social status and regional affiliation, its evolution mirroring a culture's historical journey, shaped by trade, migration, and technology. This book argues that celebratory attire is a powerful medium for preserving cultural heritage in a globalizing world, highlighting the enduring relevance of material culture.

The book begins by introducing celebratory attire as cultural expression. It then explores Asian traditions like the kimono, hanbok, and qipao before moving to the Americas, focusing on Mexican embroidered dresses and indigenous North American ceremonial garb. The book concludes with an analysis of clothing traditions from Africa and Europe, emphasizing cultural preservation and intercultural dialogue.

Using historical texts, ethnographic studies, and museum collections, Cultural Costumes offers a multidisciplinary perspective, combining historical analysis with visual documentation and personal narratives. This approach provides a comprehensive and visually rich introduction to celebratory attire, making it valuable for students of history, art, and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in diverse traditions.

Available since: 03/06/2025.

Print length: 69 pages.

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