The clothes we wear tell stories about us-and are often imbued with cultural meanings specific to our ethnic heritage. This concise A-to-Z encyclopedia explores 150 different and distinct items of ethnic dress, their history, and their cultural significance within the United States. The clothing artifacts documented here have been or are now regularly worn by Americans as everyday clothing, fashion, ethnic or religious identifiers, or style statements. They embody the cultural history of the United States and its peoples, from Native Americans, white Anglo colonists, and forcibly relocated black slaves to the influx of immigrants from around the world. Entries consider how dress items may serve as symbolic linkages to home country and family or worn as visible forms of opposition to dominant cultural norms. Taken together, they offer insight into the ethnic-based core ideologies, myths, and cultural codes that have played a role in the formation and continued story of the United States.
Foreword Introduction African Head Wrap Aloha Shirt (Hawai'ian Shirt) Alpaca Sweater Anorak/Parka Apron Aran Sweater Bandana Barong Tagalog Batik Cloth Apparel Battenberg Lace Beret Bermuda Shorts Bikini Birkenstocks Blangkon Blundstone Boots Bohemian Dress Bolero Jacket Bolo Tie Bootlace Tie (UK Teddy Boys) Boubou Bowler Hat Bricolage British Riding Boots Broomstick Skirt Buckskin Burnous Busserull (Norwegian Work Shirt) Caftan Calico and Chintz Capri Pants Chador Chambray Chemise Cheongsam Chima Chinese Flats Chinese Silk Pajamas Choli Cholo Style Ch'ullu (Quechua) or Chullo (Hispanicized) Church Hat Cloche Hat Clogs Concho Belt Conical Asian Hat Coonskin Cap Corset Dashiki Dirndl Djellaba Dolman Do-Rag Dr. Martens Duster Espadrilles Ethnic Jewelry Faja Fedora Fez Flat Cap Flip-Flops (Geta) Fustanella Gele Gypsy Skirt Hanbok Hanfu Chinese Robes Haori Happi Hardanger Harem Pant (Salwar) Harris Tweed Hawli Hijab Hip-Hop Fashion Huaraches Huipil Inverness Coat Japanese Street Fashion Jellies Jeogori Jilbab Jodhpurs Kanga Kebaya and Skirt Keffiyeh Kente Cloth Kilt Kimono Kosovorotka Kufi Lederhosen Leotard Madras Cloth Mao Suit Mariachi Suit Melhfa Mexican Pointy Boots Mexican Tourist/Souvenir Jacket Missoni Knits Moccasins Mousquetaire Mu'umu'u (Muumuu) Nehru Jacket Norigae Norwegian Knitted Mittens and Gloves Norwegian Sweater Obi Oxford Shirt Paj Ntaub (Hmong Flower Cloth) Panama Hat Pashmina Shawl and Scarf Peasant Blouse Pelisse Pinafore Pollera Polo Shirt Poncho Porcupine Roach Powwow Accessories Powwow T-Shirts Rasta Hat Rubaha Rumba Dress Sarafan Sari Sarong Scottish Sweater Serape Shawl Shearling Shtreimel Sibenik Cap Sirwal Slouch Hat (Australian) Snood Sombrero Tabi Tallit Tam-o'-Shanter Taqiya Thawb Tie-Dyed Apparel Toque (Tuque) Trench Coat Turban Tzitzit Ugg Footwear Waistcoat Western Wear Wingtips (Brogue Shoe) Yarmulke (Kippah) Zoot Suit Index About the Editors and Contributors
