1,054円 Spesso considerati “i più barbari fra i barbari”, i Longobardi vantano in realtà una delle civiltà più ricche e complesse dell'Età delle Migrazioni, capace di tramandare raffinati tesori culturali ed artistici, così come straordinarie tecniche artigianali. Questo saggio vuole porre l'attenzione s...

1,054円 “Chi vede nella moda soltanto la moda è uno sciocco”, sentenziava Honoré de Balzac nel 'Trattato della vita elegante'. Moda significa modo di atteggiarsi, di agghindarsi. Con questo termine, soprattutto se guardiamo al passato, solitamente ci si riferisce alla classe blasonata ma le tendenze del ...

3,846円 Corroded pieces of metal, stamped lumps of copper, broken bits of glass with partial inscriptions, fragments of textiles, tiny beads-these were the raw material found at al-Fustat, the site of the first Muslim settlement in Egypt in the seventh century and the heart of Cairo for many centuries fo...

150円 John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, GCMG, GCVO, CH, PC was a Scottish novelist, historian, and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since Canadian Confederation. After a brief legal career, Buchan simultaneously began his writing career and his political and diplo...

1,485円 Tapestries have been an enigmatic form of artwork for hundreds of years, with the intricate symbolism of their woven narratives still fascinating viewers today. Unicorns and fantastic beasts rub shoulders with well-heeled aristocrats; famous biblical and saintly stories are played out; allegorica...

2,917円 More than just a 'how-to' guide, Granny Chic offers inspiration to keen crafters hoping to breathe new life into vintage fabrics and second-hand objects. From handmade notebooks to lace lampshades and pinnies made from tea towels, each of the craft 'recipes' brings the granny chic look to life wh...

1,867円 Looking for a great way to add character, class and individuality to your wardrobe, without breaking the bank on a whole new outfit? Look no further than vintage accessories to take the outfits from functional to historically fabulous! With retro and vintage being all the rage, every great wardro...

23,216円 The effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visually appealing but also fully supported and historically accurate. This book provides a comprehensive guide to mounting costumes from the eighteent...

150円 In "The Oriental Rug," William De Lancey Ellwanger embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the cultural, artistic, and historical significance of oriental rugs. This richly woven narrative marries detailed descriptions with an astute analysis of the craftsmanship intrinsic to rug-making. Ellwan...

1,403円 Managing Costume Collections offers systematic approaches to organization, accessibility, record keeping, safety, and a host of other stewardship concerns related to managing costume collections of every type. Conceived to address needs long identified by the Costume Society of America, this guid...

9,285円 This volume, consisting of papers originally delivered at the Sport and Fashion symposium in 2011, celebrates the connection between sport and the clothes and fashion which are associated with certain sporting activities. Articles include a study of Olympic swimming costumes, women's sport during...

1,437円 Цей щедро ілюстрований альбом-монографія присвячено одному з яскравих явищ традиційної культури ー українському костюму ー тому явищу, крізь призму якого відбуваються матеріальні, духовні і художні цінності нашого етносу. Історія костюма безпосередньо відтворює еволюцію людини, багатовимірність б...