By: Shelagh Weir
A recognized authority on Palestinian costume and former curator in the British Museum, Weir presents a fascinating account of the uses and variety of Palestinian costume based on her field research, historic photos and accounts, and the collections of the British Museum. The volume is heavily illustrated with historic photos and many excellent color photos. Wedding traditions in particular are described in detail. This is a paperback reprint of the 1989 original cloth edition. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)