Covering an area of spectacularly diverse topography and climate, from  arid Mexican deserts to tropical islands and from Amazonian rainforests  to the high Andes, this volume explores the dress traditions of the many  peoples inhabiting Latin America and the Caribbean. The style and  glamour of Latin American cultural icons such as Eva Per n, Frida Kahlo,  and Carmen Miranda have long fascinated the world, and Caribbean  carnival is internationally renowned. But this region also has an  extraordinarily rich legacy dating back to ancient cultures, such as the  Aztecs, Incas, and Maya, as well as unique records in the form of  pictogram books indicating the early use of textiles and clothing types.  In this important reference work, these topics, as well as the lasting  impact of Spanish and Portuguese colonial activity, are introduced and  contextualized to show how modern societies that are fully participating  in globalized commerce have developed in this region. With over 250  images, Latin America and the Caribbean  is an invaluable reference tool and an essential starting point for  anyone wishing to learn about the importance of dress to this vibrant  region.

Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 2

Margot Blum Schevill

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Berg Encyclopedia of World Dress and Fashion Vol 2