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A Guide to Traditional Yi Costumes and Ornaments

$275.00

An exploration of handmade traditional costumes from the Yi people of Southwest China. Author, Wen Haodong, a native Yi and Chinese folk costume researcher, shares years of fieldwork and his expansive collection of costumes and ornaments. Large-scale color photos reveal rich colors, intricate embroidery and costume structures. Photos are accompanied by detailed notes and illustrations that use costume to illuminate the splendid history and culture of the Yi people.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Liangshan Style Costumes
Chapter 2: Chuxiong Style Costumes
Chapter 3: Hongshe Style Costumes
Chapter 4: Southeast Yunnan Style Costumes
Chapter 5: Wumeng Mountain Style Costumes
Chapter 6: West Yunnan Style Costumes
Chapter 7: Silver Ornaments

Published by Sichuan Nationalities Publishing House (2019). 315 pages; full-color images; French-fold pages; fold-out inserts; Chinese and English text. 235 X 350 mm. 5 pounds.

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