Indigenous Material Costumes

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When the University of California Press first published Roediger's Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians in 1941, it was immediately hailed as both a beautiful book and the most comprehensive description ever of the making and meaning of the Pueblo costumes of New Mexico and Arizona. It has been widely acknowledged as a classic and eagerly sought after in antiquarian bookstores.Exactly fifty years after its original publication, here is the book back in print, with a new introduction by the ... [Read More]

Salish Blankets presents a new perspective on Salish weaving through technical and anthropological lenses. Worn as ceremonial robes, the blankets are complex objects said to preexist in the supernatural realm and made manifest in the natural world through ancestral guidance. The blankets are protective garments that at times of great life changes—birth, marriage, death—offer emotional strength and mental focus. A blanket can help establish the owner’s standing in the community and demonstr... [Read More]

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"From Olmec costume switching to Peruvian bundle burials we see which types of power were gendered, which symbols or motifs were power filled, and how these symbols were borne by the living and the dead. This collection showcases a mature gendered archaeology."--Cheryl Claassen, author of Beliefs and Rituals in Archaic Eastern North America: An Interpretive GuideCostume can reveal a wealth of information about an individual’s identity within society. Dressing the Part looks at the ways individ... [Read More]

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In this richly illustrated volume, Jill Oakes and Rick Riewe detail how indigenous peoples of Siberia make, wear, and interpret the meaning of their traditional clothing. Drawing on extensive research and their travels across northern Asia, the authors document the intricate designs executed in fur, embroidery, beads, paint, and dye that adorn indigenous apparel, from everyday parkas and boots to shaman's robes. They also record the complex belief systems that inform nearly every aspect of a gar... [Read More]

This volume explores the conservation and presentation of dress in museums and beyond as a complex, collaborative process. Recognizing this process as a dynamic interaction of investigation, interpretation, intervention, re-creation, and display, Refashioning and Redress: Conserving and Displaying Dress examines the ways in which these seemingly static exhibitions of “costume” or “fashion” are actively engaged in cultural production.   The seventeen case studies included here reflect a ... [Read More]

AmzBarley Moana Dress for Girl Princess Costume Beach Party Dress Up Outfits Recommended for Ages: 1-10 Years Child Size: 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T 8T 10T Gift ideas: It is an ideal gift for your child or your family at any time that you want to surprise them, matching with all occasion especially in birthday, Party Supplies, Christmas, Halloween Cosplay Party, New Year etc.

Whether you are making jewelry, trimming garments or assembling projects, this is our most popular lace. Cut from brushed, top grain pigskin, this soft textured lace is strong and preferred by jewelry makers. It is flexible, but has very little stretch. It will keep its width during use. The 1/8 inch width is ideal for stringing pony beads, trimming garments, Indian lore projects and kids crafts. Braid several colors with the Kumihimo braiding Disc to create beautiful patterns for lanyards, hand... [Read More]