Clothing the Pacific - Paperback - 2003

During the colonial period, Pacific Islanders' acceptance of clothing was seen by Europeans as a civilizing sign. This book traces the diverse responses to the imposition of dress upon Pacific Islanders and challenges Western assumptions about the place of cloth in culture.
Year of publication: 2003
Pagination: 232 pages, 1, black & white illustrations
Format: Paperback
Editor: Chloe Colchester