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The Jewish Wardrobe – From the Collection of the Israel Museum | Comprehensive Study of Jewish Dress | 2014 - The Jewish Wardrobe – From the Collection of the Israel Museum. Edited by Esther Juhasz. Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2014. A beautifully produced and comprehensive reference work presenting, for the first time, a remarkable selection from the Israel Museum’s renowned collection of Jewish costume and dress—the largest and most diverse collection of its kind. The volume documents centuries of Jewish clothing traditions from Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, the Balkans, and beyond. Based on many years of scholarly research and extensive fieldwork, the book examines Jewish dress from historical, anthropological, religious, and cultural perspectives. It explores themes such as Jewish identity, tradition and change, migration, assimilation and cultural distinction, the influence of religious law and local customs, and the dialogue between Jewish heritage and regional fashions. Illustrated with approximately 140 outstanding full-color photographs of ceremonial garments, everyday clothing, rare headdresses, embroidered textiles, belts, jewelry, and costume accessories, complemented by historic photographs from the Israel Museum’s Center for Jewish Art and Culture archives. An essential reference for collectors of Judaica, museum professionals, historians, ethnographers, textile and costume scholars, designers, and anyone interested in the material culture of Jewish communities around the world. Details: * Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2014. * Edited by Esther Juhasz. * 366 pages. * Hardcover. * Approximately 140 high-quality color illustrations and historical photographs. * Text in Hebrew. Condition: Good condition.