Wedding Ceremonies: Symbols, Costume and Rituals is a glorious visual celebration of the symbolism of marriage the world over. The authors have traveled the world for two decades visiting dozens of the worlds most remote and isolated groups, attending marriages held high in the Himalayas and under acacias in the Sahara. Chapter by chapter, the text and stunning photographs explore the traditional rituals and customs that accompany wedding ceremonies across the world. These wedding ceremonies often last for several days, and involve the whole community in elaborate preparation, rites, and celebrations. The bride and groom wear sumptuous wedding garments, accessories, and decorations, made of the rarest and most precious materials, each of which has a powerful symbolic value. These rituals are a fundamental rite of passage and a vital part of community life: a chance to strengthen ties with other villages, to plan new alliances, and, above all, to renew the traditions that make up a unique cultural heritage much of which is on the brink of disappearing forever.

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Your little Pumpkin King will be ready to rule over Halloween Town with The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Costume for toddler boys! Featuring a detachable bat bowtie and a pinstripe jumpsuit with a long tailcoat, he'll look just like Jack himself. The plastic mask features the Pumpkin King's signature mouth stitches and blackened eye holes as featured in the Disney classic. This costume for kids is ideal for wearing during Halloween, themed parties, children photo sessions, and more. Officially licensed Disney costume. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. WARNING: This toy does not provide protection and is not a safety protective device.

Cassiano dal Pozzo's print collection was unique in its scope and organisation. Some 3,000 prints are known, in nine albums and many loose impressions mainly divided between the British Library and the Royal Library at Windsor Castle. Cassiano (1588-1657) and his younger brother Carlo Antonio dal Pozzo (1606-89) did not commission printmakers to engrave plates (as they did drawings), buying instead what was available from the flourishing printmaking industry of the time. The material they collected was essentially documentary, and they organised the collection by subject matter: costumes, religious processions and ceremonies, tombs and catafalques, the history of St Peter's, architecture, topography, maps and military engagements, portraits, social and humorous subjects, and so on. This first part of the catalogue presents ceremonies, costumes, portrait and genre prints. A remarkable proportion of the prints are not to be found in the existing literature, and many constitute additions to the known works of major printmakers. Indeed Cassiano's collection has been described as 'so far outside the common range of print collectors both in the seventeenth century and today that a very h... [Read More]

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Il ne subsiste en France que très peu de vêtements de cour. Mais d'autres pays d'Europe, en particulier la Suède, le Danemark et l'Allemagne, ont conservé de somptueux ensembles des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles. Ces « habits » magnifiques nous permettent aujourd'hui d'imaginer ce que fut la splendeur du costume de cour français, considéré alors comme un modèle dans toutes les cours européennes. Cérémonies du sacre et du couronnement, mariages, fêtes royales voient les souverains arborer des costumes d'un luxe éblouissant, symbolisant leur pouvoir tout autant que leur gloire. Mais la cour est aussi régie, au quotidien, par les rigueurs de l'étiquette et les codes subtils qui gouvernent la forme et l'usage des costumes, ceux des serviteurs comme ceux des maîtres. L'exposition présentée au château de Versailles, lieu voué par excellence à accueillir cet événement, réunit des fonds prestigieux montrés pour la première fois en France, ainsi qu'un important ensemble de peintures et de gravures. Richesse des étoffes, raffinement des broderies, luxe des joyaux reprennent tout leur éclat en regard des portraits de ceux qui les portèrent.

Dance is the main form of artistic expression in Cambodia and exceptional care is taken to preserve its legacy. Of all the dance forms, the royal style is the most intricate and stylized. "Royal Ballet of Cambodia," shows the training of royal dancers, making of masks and costumes, rehearsals, and indoctrination of novices into the service of dance. Patronized by the Queen of Cambodia, the Cambodians take their rituals and dance duties extremely seriously - seen are several traditional dances, including the Apsara Dance and a special performance by Princess Bupphadevi.

Set Include: 1Pc Dance Dress Condition: New with tag Material: Polyester, Spandex Color: Multicolor(as pictures show) Dress Length: Ankle Length

Originally published in 1932. An entertaining book which will contribute greatly to the enjoyment of Scout and other camp fires in every part of the world. The illustrated contents include: The Camp Fire - Camp Fire Ceremonies - Camp Fire Costumes - Camp Fire Rounds - Camp Fire Songs - Camp Fire Yells - Camp Fire Stunts - Camp Fire Games etc. Many of the earliest games books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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The electrical fences and advanced technology of Jurassic World didn't stop the dinosaurs from escaping and terrorizing the visitors, just like nothing is going to stop you from having the best Halloween yet when you dress in this one-piece inflatable T-Rex suit. A built-in fan will keep you cool all night, so whether you're trick or treating through Jurassic World or you're going to a fun party with your friends, you'll be comfortable! You can also don this costume to the premiere of the upcoming film; you'll look so great, people will forget all about the movie and all eyes