Tibetan Costumes and Ornaments

Author: State Council Information Office
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 7801137353
Published on: 2002-01
Hardcover

This album looks at Tibetan costumes and ornaments that embody the long history and culture of various ethnic groups living in Tibet. It is in six chapters: Features of costume and ornaments; Costume and ornaments of various localities; Official garments; Monks’ garments; Costumes and ornaments worn in Tibetan operas and dances; and Modern Tibetan fashions. The book comprises a text of 20,000 Chinese characters and 160 color photos.