Embroideries and jewellery of greek national costumes
Athens: Museum of Greek Folk Art, 1981. Second edition. Softcover. Quarto. 38 (4)pp., 77 plates. Original designed wraps with brown lettering on cover. "The examples chosen from among the wealth of the collection of the Museum of Greek Folk Art serve to provide a representative idea of the jewellery and embroidery complementing traditional folk costumes in Greece over the years" (Popi Zora). The extended essay provides an understanding of Greek costumes and embroidery in terms of their history and significance. Illustrated with pertinent, mostly full page color and some b/w photographs of Greek costumes and jewelry on 79 plates. Includes glossary and bibliography. Wrappers lightly rubbed with minor wear along edges. Wrappers in overall good, interior in very good condition. g to vg. Item #37758
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