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OverviewThis beautifully illustrated book shows examples of Russian dress and accessories from the 15th to the early 20th century. Derived from the collection of the State Historical Museum and covering both dress worn in the countryside and in the city, this book is a fabulous feast of splendid patterns and fine detail. From exuberantly colourful and embellished dresses to elegantly sumptuous brocades and silks, the garments and accessories included in this book are an inspiration. In the first part of the book we look at traditional Russian dress, which was worn by all Russian peasants, by the urban petit bourgeoisie and by merchants. This type of clothing became accepted as national dress. In the towns and cities, dress was influenced by the Parisian styles but interpreted by Russian seamstresses reflecting the love of bright colours, multi-coloured patterns and decorative features in evidence in traditional dress. With authoritative essays written by experts L. Yefimova and T. Aleshina, Russian Elegance is an invaluable resource for fashion designers, artists, fashion historians, set and costume designers, or anyone interested in these beautiful designs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: L. Yefimova , T. AleshinaPublisher: Vivays Publishing Ltd Imprint: Vivays Publishing Ltd Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.00cm Weight: 1.116kg ISBN: 9781908126078ISBN 10: 1908126078 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 28 September 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationL. Yefimova and T. Aleshina are on the staff of the State Historical Museum and are authors of numerous publications. L. Yefimova is an expert on Russian folk costume; T. Aleshina specialises in clothing and footwear. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |