Ukrainian Women’s Folk Jewelry (2 volumes)

Description

Book Title: Ukrainski Narodni Zhinochi Prikrasi XIX-pochatku XX stolit (chastina I & II)
Translation: Ukrainian Women’s Folk Jewelry 19th-beginning 20th century (volumes 1 and 2)
Author: Hanna Vrochinska
Language(s): Ukrainian
Published: Ukraine – 2015
Format & Size: Softcover – 6.25″ x 5.75″
Pages: 108 pages each volume
Book Condition: Like New Condition
Description: Wonderful small-format book set about Ukrainian folk jewelry. Volume one shows examples of antique peasant jewelry such as coral necklaces, rings, Venetian trade beads, earrings, coin and cross pendants, and more. The second volume is illustrated with historic images showing women wearing regional costumes complete with jewelry. The text discusses the history, function and regional differences in Ukrainian folk jewelry.