| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Series |
Costume around the world ; [1]. |
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Costume around the world ; 1.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
China and its costumes -- Thousands of years of costume -- Hot and cold, wet and dry -- Culture and cultural revolution -- Fabrics and fibers -- Tribes and traditions -- Special occasions -- How men dress up -- How women dress up -- Mao suits and work wear -- Time off -- Underwear and extra wear -- China in the world. |
| Summary |
An introduction to the costumes of China including how climate, geography, and local resources affect clothes, the influence of religion, tradition, and culture on costume, and materials and textiles used in costume making. |
| Subject |
Costume -- China -- Juvenile literature.
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China -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
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| ISBN |
9780791097656 |
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079109765X |
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