Folk Costumes of the Western Regions of Ukraine | 1959

Description

Book Title: Narodnyy Odyah Zakhidnykh Oblastey URSR
Translation: Folk Costumes of the Western Regions of the Ukrainian SSR
Author: O.L. Kulchitska
Language(s): Ukrainian, Russian, English
Published: Kyiv, Ukraine – 1959
Format & Size: Hardcover Folio – 13.75″ x 10.25″
Pages: 3 x 16 page booklet (1 each in Ukrainian, Russian, English) + 74 plates
Book Condition: Very good; complete set; minor wear to folio; occasional discoloration from age
Description: Incredible collection of 74 illustrated plates documenting the traditional folk costumes of western Ukraine, including parts of modern-day western Poland as well. This is the complete set, the plates have been counted to ensure that all are present. This is the fundamental work on the folk dress of this region and is an indispensable addition to every serious library on the topic. Includes many plates showing costumes and embroidery element from Rusyn villages in addition to the costumes of Pokuttya, Hutsuls, Polissya, and more. No collection is complete without this scarce set of impressive illustrations.