Berg encyclopedia of world dress and fashion : Africa

Author

Additional Author(s)

• Eicher, Joanne B.
• Ross, Doran H.

Publisher

Oxford: Berg, 2010

Language

English

ISBN

9781847888501

Series

Subject(s)

• AFRICA
• CLOTHING AND DRESS
• FASHION

Notes

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Abstract

Lavishly illustrated with over 300 images - most previously unpublished - Africa is the first major reference work to offer a comprehensive overview of dress and adornment in this vast continent of many nations and peoples. This volume examines past and present dress practices, including the ornamental and symbolic meaning of body decoration, the historical significance of cloth and textiles, and the ancient trading relationships and migrations that have shaped Africa's complex material culture. This is a land of contrasts, where age-old ceremonial dress and mask traditions coexist with the trappings of a modern, globalized society. The rich, varied, and often deeply symbolic dress of African peoples is given its fullest coverage to date in this landmark work.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

1 online resource (xviii, 558 p.)

Dimension

-

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Front matter
Part 1: Overview of Dress and Fashion in Africa
Part 2: History of Dress and Fashion in Africa
Part 3: Types of Dress in Africa
Part 4: African Textiles
Part 5: North Africa
Part 6: West Africa
Part 7: Central Africa
Part 8: Horn of Africa
Part 9: East Africa
Part 10: Southern Africa
Online Exclusives

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	01489/21	391.003 Ber	Online !	Available