Russian Folk Clothing | 1984

Description

Book Title: Russkii Narodnii Kostiom
Translation: Russian Folk Clothing
Author: L.N. Molotova
Language(s): Russian and English
Published: Leningrad (St. Petersburg), Russia – 1984
Format & Size: Hardcover in Slipcase – 9.75″ x 12″
Pages: 226 pages
Book Condition: Very Good Condition
Slipcase Condition: Fair-Good Condition – split along top edge; wear to edges
Description: Scarce book about the folk costumes of Russia. The book focuses on the clothing of the Russian peasants in the European part of Russia and Siberia. The book shows the diversity and richness of the costumes from various regions through a series of nearly 200 color photos of costumes, embroidery and jewelry. Also includes historic black/white photos of peasants in traditional clothing from the 19th and early 20th century. Full page images of complete costumes as well as close-up photos of individual costume items such as skirts, bonnets, vests, shirts, collars, dresses, pants, and more.