Ukrainian Woman’s Folk Jewelry

Description

Book Title: Ukrainski Narodni Zhinochi Prikrasi XIX – pochatku XX stolit
Translation: Ukrainian Woman’s Folk Jewelry from the 19th – beg. 20th century
Author: Hanna Vrochynska
Language(s): Ukrainian with English summary
Published: Kyiv, Ukraine – 2007
Format & Size: Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket – 9.75″ x 12″
Pages: 230 pages
Book Condition: Brand New Condition
Dust Jacket Condition: Brand New Condition
Description: Remarkable book about the traditional folk jewelry of Ukrainian women’s folk costumes. The book includes over 200 photos of antique jewelry as well as historical photographs of peasants in full costume and jewelry from various regions in Ukraine. Detailed color photographs of antique coral necklaces, beaded collars, silver medallions, earrings, hair accessories, rings, and much more. The text is in Ukrainian, but the many photos will captivate any reader with an appreciation for traditional folk art. Without a doubt the best publication on this topic available.