Author(s): Tom Tierney
No. of Pages: 32 pages
Date Published: 02 Nov 2005
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Format: Paperback | 32 pages
Dimensions: 231.1 x 304.8 x 15.2mm | 249.48g
Language: English
Publication City/Country: New York, United States
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Illustrations: Illustrations, unspecified

Here come the brides . . . from Sweden, Zimbabwe, Japan, Bali, Mexico, and other lands the world over! Four beautiful dolls from Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America model 28 stunning bridal outfits. Their gowns represent faithful reproductions of regional attire as well as modern interpretations of traditional styles, including Celtic robes of medieval Britain, a scarlet Indian sari, a Chinese silk tunic, a white satin dress from Ghana, a Balinese sarong, a Jewish bridal gown from Sheba, Japanese kimonos, a Hungarian lace dress, and another 20 gorgeous costumes. Notes on each bridal ensemble offer fascinating insights into cultural traditions