Bidspirit auction | Palestinian Costume and Jewelry By Yedida

Palestinian Costume and Jewelry By Yedida Kalfon Stillman University of New Mexico Press, 1979 - An important and authoritative study documenting the rich tradition of Palestinian/Levantine costume and jewelry, a key field within Middle Eastern ethnography and folk art. This volume offers a comprehensive survey of traditional garments, regional embroidery styles, and silver jewelry, accompanied by detailed cultural and historical analysis. Richly illustrated with photographs of authentic museum pieces, each item is described with attention to provenance, use, and regional characteristics. Written by renowned scholar Yedida Kalfon Stillman, a leading authority on Middle Eastern dress and material culture. 📌 Collector Highlights:  • Authoritative reference in ethnography and textile studies  • Highly collectible subject: traditional costume & jewelry  • Museum-documented pieces with detailed descriptions  • Valuable for collectors of textiles, jewelry, and Middle Eastern art 📐 Details:  • Year: 1979  • Publisher: University of New Mexico Press  • Language: English  • Pages: 138  • Binding: Softcover 📌 Condition: Overall good condition with light signs of age and use ✨ A key reference work—an essential addition to any collection of ethnographic or Middle Eastern material culture.