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  ANYWHERE, IT EXPRESSES PURITY AND INNOCENCE It ‘s a common prejudice hard to die: <<The white?>> We often hear to ask. <<But it’s not a colour! >> It ‘s true that he poor white is hard to be recognized at its true value and that, at any time, it …

  6TH CENTURY MOSAIC – CHIESA DI SANT’APOLLINARE NUOVO, RAVENNA   Wonderful example of 6th century feminine fashion: the tunic is enriched by the central patagium; the dalmatic  of a most rich, austere fabric, with its oblique lower line which breaks up the garment’s monotonous symmetry – an interesting attempt …

    This feminine leather dress was obtained near the Ute tribe by Powell the explorer in between 1870-1880. The small cape is decorated with pearls typical of the Ute style: few colours and simple geometric designs.   The Ute women were particularly skilled in embroidery, the style was characterised …

FIFTH CENTURY – MOSAIC FROM LATERAN BAPTISTRY, ROME. Ecclesiastical costumes adopted lay garments such as the Dalmatic, decorated with clubs (on the right), and the Chasuble, a long sleeveless vestment gathered up on the arms ( on the left). Lay and clergy where nonetheless separated by some peculiar details. The …

In a multi-ethnic country such as Afghanistan, the style of clothing of a candidate is as important as what he says. He wears the most multiethnic apparel. He often wears the salwar- kameez, a long knee – length dress with baggy trousers – very common among Afghans. It is matched …