Cosmopolitanism and Women's Fashion in Ghana: History, Artistry and Nationalist Inspirations
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AlbakiReads Editorial Ghanaian fashion at the meeting point of local craft and global style
Ghanaian fashion at the meeting point of local craft and global style
Grounded in archival research and interviews, this study traces how Ghanaian dress styles and materials have interacted with international fashion trends over time. It frames women’s fashion as a site of artistry and cultural expression, examining the creation of high-fashion garments that retain a distinctly Ghanaian cosmopolitan character. The book places design history alongside questions of national inspiration, making it a focused exploration of how clothing can register both local traditions and global connections.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Fashion and design-history readers
- Students of Ghanaian and African cultural history
- Readers interested in dress, nationalism, and cosmopolitanism
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Ghanaian women’s fashionDesign historyCosmopolitanismNational identityLocal materials and global trends
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Book Overview Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews, this book delves into the rich world of Ghanaian fashion, demonstrating how, over ...
Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews, this book delves into the rich world of Ghanaian fashion, demonstrating how, over time, local dress styles and materials have been fused with global trends to create innovative, high fashion garments that reflect a distinctly Ghanaian cosmopolitanism.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 250 | Language: English | Publisher: ROUTLEDGE | ISBN: 0367694204
FormatHardcover
Pages250
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0367694204
EAN9780367694203
PublisherROUTLEDGE
Publication Date2021-11-30
Edition1
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.22 Pounds
Length9.21 Inches
Width6.14 Inches
Height0.63 Inches
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