About the Author

Victoria Rivers is Professor in the Department of Environmental Design at the University of California, Davis.

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''A hypnotic look at cultures around the world through the history of their textiles as well as their contemporary fashions, symbols, and ceremonial practices....This is a book for anyone who has ever coveted beautiful fabrics or lost his or her heart to a camel saddle or a spectacular Indian sari.''

''An encyclopaedic array of dazzling garments, accessories, and objects....The book is a work of art in itself.''

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