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.

In this colourful volume, Jewish communities are revealed through their garments. Stunning photographs spin tales of family traditions and religious devotion. More than 350 revelatory illustrations tell us how these precious articles of dress were originally worn.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.