Palestinian Costume - Softcover

Weir, Shelagh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0714125172 ISBN 13: 9780714125176

Publisher: British Museum Pubns Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

Shows and describes the traditional clothing worn by Palestinian villagers, discusses regional styles and looks at the social and symbolic aspects of costume

About this title

About the Author:

Shelagh Weir, former curator for Middle East Ethnography at the Museum of Mankind (British Museum), organized major exhibitions of Palestinian costumes and textiles at the museum. She is the most prominent specialist in Palestinian costumes and embroidery and the author of numerous books.

From Library Journal:

The product of over 20 years of serious research, this lavishly illustrated work discusses Palestinian textiles and men's and women's dress during the 30-year period of British rule prior to 1948. Weir also touches upon 19th-century and modern Palestinian costume while discussing pertinent cultural background and meaning behind changing design and styles. Particular emphasis is given to the wedding ritual and garments of Beit Dajan, a village located about 12 kilometers southeast of Jaffa. The great variety of costumes, illustrated in 200 color and 100 black-and-white photographs, and the excellent interpretive text contribute to a unique and valuable work that should be a part of most research, art, textiles, or Middle East collections.
- Paula I. Nielson, Brigham Young Univ. Lib., Provo, Ut.
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About this edition

• Publisher: British Museum Pubns Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0714125172
• ISBN 13: 9780714125176
• Binding: Paperback