The Jewish Wardrobe

Inspiring for modern day designers.; Broad readership: fashion designers, students of the history of fashion, scholars and students of Jewish life and history.; More than 300 revelatory illustrations of the Israel Museum's collection and from its unique photographic archive document a vanishing past, telling us how these precious articles of dress were originally worn.; Many of the items presented are the result of extensive fieldwork in Israel and abroad.; Photographs by internationally known Italian photographer Mauro Magliani, a specialist in cultural photography.

Stunning photographs spin tales of family traditions and religious devotion, with a special section dedicated to jewellery worn by brides and grooms.The fashion, history, and development of Jewish dress tells a story that spans the globe and crosses many cultures. In this colourful volume, Jewish communities - particularly those established for centuries in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa - are revealed through their garments. Stunning photographs spin tales of family traditions and religious devotion, with a special section dedicated to jewellery worn by brides and grooms. Superb photographs of specific garments, with many close-up details, are juxtaposed with rare contextual photographs from The Israel Museum's archives to create a tapestry of a people revealed through textiles, costume, and images. More than 350 revelatory illustrations tell us how these precious articles of dress were originally worn.