The Culture of Clothes

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A stunning exhibition of national dress from around the world, curated and beautifully illustrated by Indian illustrator, Chaaya Prabhat. Explore how traditional dress is an important part of a region's identity and the meaning behind the intricate details and symbols they feature.

This book will take readers on a colourful journey around the world, visiting 30 different countries, including: Bali; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Philippines; Thailand; Mexico; Greenland; USA; Argentina; Peru; Panama; Brazil; Namibia; Mali; Kenya; Nigeria; Cameroon; Portugal; Germany; France; Spain; Czech Republic; Norway; New Zealand; Samoa; Papua New Guinea

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Traditional clothing is worn by people all over the world as a celebration of their cultural identity. In some countries, traditional dress is still worn on a daily basis. In others, people only wear their traditional dress for special occasions such as festivals, weddings or birthdays. The style, colour and material of this clothing speaks volumes about the wearer's culture - from where they live to what their role in society is and what their beliefs are. Organised into sections detailing the national dress of countries and cultures from Asia, North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Oceania, this wonderful, colourful book details traditional dress as diverse as: the Bavarian Lederhosen (first used in the 16th century to distinguish the peasant class from merchants and lords); the South Korean Hanbok, a loose garment which dates back to between 37 BCE and 668 CE; and the dress of the Cameroon Bamileke masquerade dancer, which includes an elaborate mask that allows the wearer to borrow the appearance of an elephant. Perfect for young fashion enthusiasts as well as children interested in world cultures, this is a fascinating read with lots of inspiration for art and crafts, as well as school projects. * Book Trust *

Author Bio

Giovanna Alessio (Author)
Johnna Rizzo is a former staff writer at National Geographic magazine and an editor at National Geographic Books and the Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler galleries. She is a frequent contributor to National Geographic Kids, and has written for Scientific American, Newsweek, and The Washington Post. Rizzo is the author of Ocean Animals: Who's Who in the Deep Blue (National Geographic Society).

Chaaya Prabhat (Illustrator)
Chaaya Prabhat is a graphic designer, illustrator and lettering artist. After completing her MA in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, she is now working independently in Chennai, India. She has worked with several clients such as Snapchat, Facebook, Google and The Obama Foundation.