Traditional Folk Costume Ethnic Dress Patterns Designs Graphics Baltic Estonia 3

Description: Eesti RahvaroivadBy Melanie Kaarma with Aino VoolmaaCOMPLETE IN 3 VOLUMESPublished by Eesti Raamat, Tallinn, 1981. Mostly ESTONIAN LANGUAGE BOOKS. Complete Set of 3 Volumes. Presumed First Editions. Very good used books, tight bindings, solid spines, unmarked texts, some cover wear and tears to dust jackets (repaired with archival tape). 2 hardcovers in dustjackets and 1 paperback folder.  Vol. 1 text is in Estonian, Russian, English and German; Vols. 2 & 3 are in Estonian only. The first hardcover volume is 462 pages and provides a region-by-region look at traditional Estonian clothing, with many color illustrations (some black-and-white). The second hardcover volume is a 166 page pattern guide, in case you'd like to try to create some of the costumes yourself. The Third paperback folder vol. Contains 9 large double sided folded pattern sheets (one side in color, the verso in black & white) that measure approx. 26.5” x 19”. This is an exhaustive and detailed study of Baltic & Slavic traditional clothing covering nearly all aspects of dress, the illustrations are incredible, the patterns are detailed and well described.  Because Estonia has been dominated by foreign powers through much of its history the clothing shown here represents of a large swath of European, Baltic, Slavic, Russian and other folk garb well beyond the borders of Estonia. Very partial list of contents: Women’s garments, shirts, skirts, aprons, belts, pockets, purses, bodices, jackets, neckerchiefs, kerchiefs, stoles, shawls, wraps, plaid, headdress, hairdo, ornaments, Men’s garments, shirts, trousers, breeches, shortcoats, vests, neckerchiefs, belts, headgear, common garments for men & women, overcoats, mittens and gloves, stockings, garters, footwear, children’s clothes, South Estonia, North Estonia, jewelry, brooches, geometrical embroidery, plus much much more.  Loc: C5

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Author: Melanie Kaarma with Aino Voolmaa

Book Title: Eesti Rahvaroivad

Language: English, Estonian, German, Russian

Topic: 3D Art, Art History, Beauty, Costume, Decorative Art, Modern History, Needlepoint, Product Design, Baltic, Clothes, Estonia, Folk Dress, Peasant Clothing, Slavic

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Eesti Raamat

Genre: Business, Economics & Industry, Economics, History, Pageants, Parades & Festivals, Clothing, Folk Crafts, Nonfiction

Book Series: None

Publication Year: 1981

Original Language: Estonian

Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Complete Set

Country/Region of Manufacture: Estonia

Type: Hardcover

Edition: First Edition

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Signed: No

Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults

Vintage: Yes

Ex Libris: No

Inscribed: No

Personalized: No

Personalize: No

Signed By: N/A

Era: 1980s

ISBN: Does not apply