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Ethnic dress in the United States : a cultural encyclopedia /

The clothes we wear tell stories about us--and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States. The clothing ar...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Lynch, Annette (Annette Ferne) (Editor ), Strauss, Mitchell D. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2015]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • African head wrap
  • Aloha shirt (Hawai'ian shirt)
  • Alpaca sweater
  • Anorak/parka
  • Apron
  • Aran sweater
  • Bandana
  • Barong Tagalog
  • Batik cloth apparel
  • Battenberg lace
  • Beret
  • Bermuda shorts
  • Bikini
  • Birkenstocks
  • Blangkon
  • Blundstone boots
  • Bohemian dress
  • Bolero jacket
  • Bolo tie
  • Bootlace tie (UK Teddy Boys)
  • Boubou
  • Bowler hat
  • Bricolage
  • British riding boots
  • Broomstick skirt
  • Buckskin
  • Burnous
  • Busserull (Norwegian work shirt)
  • Caftan
  • Calico and chintz
  • Capri pants
  • Chador
  • - Chambray
  • Chemise
  • Cheongsam
  • Chima
  • Chinese flats
  • Chinese silk pajamas
  • Choli
  • Cholo style
  • Ch'ullu (Quechua) or Chullo (Hispanicized)
  • Church hat
  • Cloche hat
  • Clogs
  • Concho belt
  • Conical Asian hat
  • Coonskin cap
  • Corset
  • Dashiki
  • Dirndl
  • Djellaba
  • Dolman
  • Do-rag
  • Dr. Martens
  • Duster
  • Espadrilles
  • Ethnic jewelry
  • Faja
  • Fedora
  • Fez
  • Flat cap
  • Flip-flops (Geta)
  • Fustanella
  • Gele
  • Gypsy skirt
  • Hanbok
  • Hanfu Chinese robes
  • Haori
  • Happi
  • Hardanger
  • Harem pant (Salwar)
  • Harris tweed
  • Hawli
  • Hijab
  • Hip-hop fashion
  • Huaraches
  • Huipil
  • Inverness coat
  • Japanese street fashion
  • Jellies
  • Jeogori
  • Jibab
  • Jodhpurs
  • Kanga
  • Kebaya and skirt
  • Keffiyeh
  • Kente cloth
  • Kilt
  • Kimono
  • Kosovorotka
  • Kufi
  • Lederhosen
  • Leotard
  • Madras cloth
  • Mao suit
  • Mariachi suit
  • Melhfa
  • Mexican pointy boots
  • Mexican tourist/souvenir jacket
  • Missoni knits
  • Moccasins
  • Mousquetaire
  • Mu'umu'u (Muumuu)
  • Nehru jacket
  • Norigae
  • Norwegian knitted mittens and gloves
  • Norwegian sweater
  • Obi
  • Oxford shirt
  • Paj Ntaub (Hmong flower cloth)
  • Panama hat
  • Pashmina shawl and scarf
  • Peasant blouse
  • Pelisse
  • Pinafore
  • Pollera
  • Polo shirt
  • Poncho
  • Porcupine roach
  • Powwow accessories
  • Rasta hat
  • Rubaha dress
  • Sarafan
  • Sari
  • Sarong
  • Scottish sweater
  • Serape
  • Shawl
  • Shearling
  • Shtreimel
  • Sibenik cap
  • Sirwal
  • Slouch hat (Australian)
  • Snood
  • Sombrero
  • Tabi
  • Tallit
  • Tam-o'-shanter
  • Taqiya
  • Thawb
  • Tie-dyed apparel
  • Toque (Tuque)
  • Trench coat
  • Turban
  • Tzitzit
  • Ugg footwear
  • Waistcoat
  • Western wear
  • Wingtips (Brogue shoe)
  • Yarmulke (Kippah)
  • Zoot suit.