Clothing of China's ethnic minorities

Author: Zang Yingchun
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: China is a multi-ethnic country. For many centuries, on this mysterious and rich land, numerous ethnic groups have thrived and interacted, forming the harmonious situation today where 56 ethnic groups live together peacefully in one big family. For different ethnic groups, clothing is not only a marker representing their cultural characteristics but also a material and spiritual bond that unites their communities. This album showcases the vibrant and colorful clothing cultures of China's 55 ethnic minorities. As a professional researcher in clothing culture, the author closely combines the history, culture, and production and lifestyles of each ethnic group, providing insightful analysis of the clothing features of each ethnic group. The introduction to each ethnic group's clothing is divided into three aspects: general overview, men's clothing, and women's clothing. The text is both scientific and engaging; the image layout is excellent, featuring both real-life photographs and (physical illustrations), as well as decorative artistic photographs and stunning models in ethnic attire. This album includes over 180 images and is the sister volume to Traditional Chinese Clothing.