The most outrageous and exuberant lingerie in the world comes from a place youd probably never expect: Syria. Adorned with everything from faux fur, artificial flowers, and feathered birds to plastic toy cell phones, these intimates flash lights, play music, even vibrate. Well known across the Middle Eastin Syria the lingerie forms an important part of the folk tradition around trousseaus and weddingsit is openly displayed in the markets and souks. Authors Malu Halasa and Rana Salam have brought together a diverse and dramatic collection of photography and writing, including the voices of Syrian women, celebrating this little-known niche of fashion design in all its playful glory.
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London-based journalist Malu Halasa is the author of several books on art and culture.
Rana Salam is an acclaimed graphic designer. She has lectured and exhibited internationally. She lives in London.
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Vendeur : Alexander Wegner, Lüneburg, Allemagne
paperback. Etat : Gut. 176 Seiten; FBA+B0030ILX8C-291026-0910 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1. N° de réf. du vendeur 21513
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Vendeur : Khalkedon Rare Books ABA, ILAB, IOBA, ESA, Istanbul, Turquie
Soft cover. Etat : Fine. 1st Edition. Original pictorial red wrappers. Large demy 8vo. (22 x 17 cm). In English. 175, [1] p., fully colour & b/w ills. Signed, inscribed and numbered as "Enjoy the many secrets of the East, 10" by Rana Salam. "The most outrageous and exuberant lingerie in the world comes from a place you'd probably never expect: Syria. Adorned with everything from faux fur, artificial flowers, and feathered birds to plastic toy cell phones, these intimates flash lights, play music, and even vibrate. Well known across the Middle East in Syria lingerie forms an important part of the folk tradition around trousseaus and weddings it is openly displayed in the markets and souks. Authors Malu Halasa and Rana Salam have brought together a diverse and dramatic collection of photography and writing, including the voices of Syrian women, celebrating this little-known niche of fashion design in all its playful glory.". Signed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 055930
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Vendeur : Reading Room Books, Kilmarnock, Royaume-Uni
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. slight wear at edge of paper wrapper. N° de réf. du vendeur 4377
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