Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
Sticker Dolly Dressing Around the World
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In this book you will find dolls from different countries in the world. Use the stickers to dress them in their traditional costumes, from beautiful silk sari at an Indian wedding to the elegant flamenco dresses in Spain.
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- Best Choice - #1 Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
- Checked on 03/05/2023
- Based on 39 Reviews
A Thousand and One Nights: The Art of Folklore, Literature, Poetry, Fashion & Book Design of the Islamic World (Japanese Edition)
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Middle Eastern literature and poetry, including Arabian Nights and Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, has captured the imaginations of European people with its mysterious atmosphere and tales of exotic lands. From the 18th to the early 20th century, various European editions of these stories were published that included imaginative illustrations by notable European illustrators such as Kai Nielsen, Edmund Durac and others.(mostly Japanese text, some English as supplementary)This book is a visual art collection of the world featured in such European illustrations and introduces the ancient Islamic manuscripts and art on which the illustrations are based. Islamic book design, ornaments and costumes of the time are also featured, giving readers a broad sense of the Islamic culture that has so inspired European artists. This collection offers a unique introduction to the beauty of Islamic art and culture and is sure to become a treasured book for Islamic art lovers, too.
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- Best Choice - #2 Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
- Checked on 03/05/2023
- Based on 14 Reviews
Pow Wow Coloring Book
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Ease Stress & Relax With Pow Wow Adults Coloring Book!The Pow Wow Coloring Book for adults feature intricate designs of Native American patterns, and unique pieces of art which you won’t find anywhere else. Adult coloring books are a great way for men and women to immerse themselves in an activity that they not only enjoy but also experience calming and relaxing emotions. It’s a simple activity that helps us focus outside of ourselves providing you with an easy escape that’s both productive and fun. 20 Unique Native American Designs For You To Color Our adult color books come with 20 pages of unique designs that are derived from authentic Native American blankets, beadwork, patchwork, and ribbon to bring you just the right balance of complexity and fun. You’ll be able to practice a wide variety of coloring techniques and create your own little pieces of art!Enjoy The Ideal Coloring ExperienceThe Pow Wow Coloring Book for Adults is great while you’re travelling making it perfect for use when: Going On Road Trips Spending Time In The Outdoors Passing Time In A Waiting Room And More!Sophisticated, Complex & FunWhether you want to blow stress away or just relax and have some fun, Pow Wow adult coloring book has you covered. This Native American coloring book uses sophisticated designs that will keep you focused and immersed to bring out your creative side. Each sheet features sharp and crisp lines that don’t fade or smudge allowing you take it wherever you go so that you can have fun and relax by bringing the complex designs to life in your own colors. Benefits Of Coloring You Will Love: Puts your brain in a meditative state and experience true relaxation Keeps you engaged and focused to help reduce anxiety and stress while you have fun Helps you to start focusing more on the positive things in life and less on the negative thingsEncourages you to keep using your creativity to keep your mind sharp and focus... [Read More]
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- Best Choice - #3 Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
- Checked on 03/05/2023
- Based on 56 Reviews
Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand
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Do you believe in fairies? How about high fashion? Enter the exquisite world of fairie fashion – where feathered hats are designed for maximum lift, oak-leaf jackets boast ample wing vents, and flower-petal flats are easily removable for flight.In the fairie world, there is only one top designer of couture and accessories. . . .Prepare to be enchanted! While humans go about their workaday lives, there is a secret world of well-dressed fairies flitting about in fragile fashions that would take your breath away – if only you could see them. Well, now you can. For the first time ever, elusive fairie couturier Ellwand allows mortals a peek at his ethereal designs in Fairie-ality, a catalogue so spectacularly crafted it befits a fairie queen herself. Showcased are nearly 150 creations – including dresses, jackets, trousers, shoes, hats, and delicate unmentionables – fashioned wholly from feathers, flower petals, shells, seeds, and other materials from nature. Consider these special features:Extraordinary production elements, including three specially selected paper stocks; metallic inks; fold-out booklets; vellum envelope with removable fashion card; and numerous half-, third-, and quarter-pages, notably to showcase garments for a playful mix & match, offering dozens of outfits to create.Drawings by celebrated fashion illustrator David Downton, capturing the graceful, but rarely glimpsed, fairie attired in Ellwand’s designs.Witty and delightfully romantic captions by Eugenie Bird. A breathless narrative by a young fairie guiding us from The Season’s start through May Day revelry and a Fairie Tale Wedding.Filled with authentic fairie lore that will lure fairie lovers by the legion, this superbly designed volume also offers many clever nods to human fashion history. Its fun, fanciful costume descriptions will amuse the fashion-savvy everywhere, while the stunning array of fashions themselves – a veritable dres... [Read More]
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- Best Choice - #4 Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
- Checked on 03/05/2023
- Based on 63 Reviews
Design for Dying: A Lillian Frost & Edith Head Novel
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Los Angeles, 1937. Lillian Frost has traded dreams of stardom for security as a department store salesgirl . . . until she discovers she's a suspect in the murder of her former roommate, Ruby Carroll. Party girl Ruby died wearing a gown she stole from the wardrobe department at Paramount Pictures, domain of Edith Head.Edith has yet to win the first of her eight Academy Awards; right now she's barely hanging on to her job, and a scandal is the last thing she needs. To clear Lillian's name and save Edith's career, the two women join forces. Unraveling the mystery pits them against a Hungarian princess on the lam, a hotshot director on the make, and a private investigator who's not on the level. All they have going for them are dogged determination, assists from the likes of Bob Hope and Barbara Stanwyck, and a killer sense of style. In show business, that just might be enough.The first in a series of riveting behind-the-scenes mysteries, Renee Patrick's Design for Dying is a delightful romp through Hollywood's Golden Age.
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- Best Choice - #5 Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
- Checked on 03/05/2023
- Based on 34 Reviews
The Tomten
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This classic story of the Tomten’s nocturnal visits to all of the residents of wintry farm has been reminding children of the promise of spring for decades. “The friendly troll Tomten will be a welcome visitor. . . . Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal (starred review) “Wiberg’s lovely, full-color paintings convey the hushed atmosphere of night in the Swedish countryside and also the sweet charms of the Tomten. . . . The gentle story with its eye-filling scenes is an apt choice for a bedtime read-aloud.”—Publishers Weekly “A picture book of rare distinction.”—The Chicago Tribune An ALA Notable Book A Parents’ Choice Paperback Award Winner
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- Best Choice - #6 Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
- Checked on 03/05/2023
- Based on 100 Reviews
Traditional Folk Costumes of Europe Paper Dolls in Full Color (Traditional Fashions)
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Charming folk costumes from Denmark,Poland, Greece, Romania, and other European countries — plus 2 girl paper dolls that stand up. Delightful introduction to European culture for children. 23 color illustrations on 16 plates.
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- Best Choice - #7 Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
- Checked on 03/05/2023
- Based on 76 Reviews
Bailes Del Folklor Mexicano/ Mexican Folklore Dance (Spanish Edition)
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- Best Choice - #8 Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
- Checked on 03/05/2023
- Based on 36 Reviews
Traditional Bhutanese Textiles
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- Best Choice - #9 Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
- Checked on 03/05/2023
- Based on 27 Reviews
Children of Other Lands: A Vintage Coloring Book: Vintage illustrations, Cultural clothing, Children costumes, 1930's drawings of traditional clothing, (vintage coloring books) (Volume 4)
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Learn what children in other lands wear for special events. A unique coloring book of children wearing traditional clothing from countries such as France, Bavaria, Spain, China, Japan, England, the Netherlands and more. Drawn in the 1930's by Billie Parks, these illustrations are an excellent reference and learning resource of clothing worn at celebrations and dance festivals from countries around the world.
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- Best Choice - #10 Traditional Folk Costumes Of The World
- Checked on 03/05/2023
- Based on 43 Reviews
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