Identity by Design: Tradition, Change, and Celebration in Native Women's Dresses

by National Museum of the American Indian

This beautiful book presents a fascinating array of complete women's and girls' outfits dating from the 1830s to the present, including dresses, shawls, shoes, belts, bags, fans, and hair accessories. Also included is historical and contemporary background information on Native life and Native women and their dress. To accompany a major exhibit of the same name at the NMAI in March 2007.

Genres: Fashion, History, Nonfiction, Art, Indigenous, Native American

160 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2007

Reviews

[Annie]

I love this book because I don’t see many books regarding native indians. I love the fact they use old & new items. They handsew these beautiful clothing & accessories. I really enjoy reading & learning about their culture.

[ASC Library]

746.9 Ide

[Julie]

This is a wonderful book with beautiful images about traditional dresses with perspectives that provide a better understanding of their importance, values, and relationships reflected in the present and past.

[Maggie Lorenz]

Really good info for dress makers

[Nanu]

Mostly a picture book. Loved the images...