Descripción
This original book doucments one of the premier collections of ethnic belts from the world in a magnificent array of over 200 pieces including belts, bukcles, and accessories such as amulet cases, perfume and medicine pouches. Unique pieces in thsi book include public and buttocks covers (known as ‘caches sexes’), needle cases, decorated loinclothes, and the carved buttons used to clasp pouches to belts – all in an astonishing range of materials and craft techniques.