clothing

A study of veiling in contemporary Arab culture, arguing that the practice is about more than modesty and seculsion, but also communicates exclusivity of rank, nuances in kinship status and behavior, power and autonomy, and resistance.

A little Muslim girl describes the many ways her mother's hijaab comforts her and helps her imagination soar. Presented in Arabic and English.

Presents an illustrated study of Indian adornment from prehistoric times to the late twentieth century, looking at the jewelry, beadwork, and ceremonial regalia produced by the Native cultures of various regions throughout North America, and providing insights from tribal elders and artists on the significance of the work.

Photographs and text examine the fashion trends of the American West from the 1840s to the 1890s, describing the materials used to make men's and women's clothing and the styles that were commonly worn.

Illustrations and text examine the fashion trends of the American people during the colonial era, describing the materials used to make men's and women's clothing and the styles that were commonly worn from the 1580s to the 1760s.

Examines the development of costume and fashion over the course of history, focusing on the styles and trends of the societies of early America, including the Incan, Mayan, Aztec, Spanish and Portuguese, Native American, and British, French, and American colonial. Includes photographs and a time line.

Discusses the role of clothing in medieval life, explaining what types of clothes were worn and what styles of dress revealed about wealth and social class.