| Costume Around the World: Mexico Contributor(s): Bingham, Jane (Author) |
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ISBN: 0791097714 ISBN-13: 9780791097717 Publisher: Chelsea Clubhouse OUR PRICE: $27.72 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2008 Annotation: Each title covers: - How climate, geography, and local resources affect clothes - The influence of religion, tradition, and culture on costume - Materials and textiles used in costume making - Ceremonial and special-occasion clothes - A history of costume in that country - International influence on style and fashion - Accessories to complete the outfit. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Mexico - Juvenile Nonfiction | Clothing & Dress |
| Dewey: 391 |
| LCCN: 2007042756 |
| Series: Costume Around the World |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 8.74" W x 10.72" (0.80 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Shows how the warm climate and Roman Catholic religion have affected clothing choices in Mexico, a country that draws its cultural traditions both from its ancient civilizations of Olmec and Maya and the conquering Spanish settlers. |