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The Folkwear Book of
Ethnic Clothing Easy Ways to Sew & Embellish Fabulous Garments from Around the World Mary S. Parker 2002 Lark Books ISBN# 1-57990-199-9 |
| At one point or another, the people in our costuming circle have made one of these neat Folkwear patterns. This book gives an overview of ethnic clothing, including photos of authentic examples. There is also a how to section on embellishing an ethnic garment (stamping, trim, dying, embroidery, etc.). Towards the back are 5 of their more popular pattern instructions, including the imminently adaptable Tibetan Panel Coat. | |
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Encyclopedia of
American Indian Costume Josephine Paterek 1994 W. W. Norton ISBN# 0-393-31382-4 |
| This 500+ page book separates Native American dress by region first, then proceeds to discuss each tribe's basic clothing, special costumes, face embellishment, headgear, footwear, accessories, and so on. Most of the photos are unsurprisingly black and white, but there are a number of good examples of pieces in this one source that might otherwise take a casual researcher hours to find. | |
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Kimono - Fashioning
Culture Liza Dalby 2001 University of Washington Press ISBN# 0-295-98155-5 |
| From the book sleeve, it "...traces the history of kimono -- its uses, aesthetics and social meanings -- to explore Japanese culture." A hefty 350+ page book (and only $25 in softbound), it goes into great detail about the various types of kimono, occasions for wearing same, etc. There are no color photo examples, but it has many illustrations and a wealth of historical info. | |
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Carnival
in Rio
Helmut Teissel 2000 (US printing) Abbeville Publishing Group ISBN# 0-7892--0642-0 (Hardbound Edition)
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| Most costumers have heard of the spectacle of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, but it's only with a book like this can you begin to grasp the jaw-dropping scope of the colors, costume designs and sheer numbers of participants. The photos of the sea of costumes in the parades alone are absolutely incredible. | |
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Mardi Gras Indians
Michael P. Smith 1994 Pelican Publishing Company ISBN# 0-88289-896-5 Another Carnival costume book, only this one features pictures and history of African-Creole Mardi Gras costumes in New Orleans. |
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