Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie: Intimacy and Design - Brossura

Halasa, Malu; Salam, Rana

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9780811864589: Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie: Intimacy and Design

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ISBN 10: 0811864588 ISBN 13: 9780811864589

Casa editrice: Chronicle Books Llc, 2008

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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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Recensione:

Malu Halasa is one of the most original writers and editors covering the Middle East ... witty, sumptuous and genuinely revelatory ... also superbly produced and designed. --Newstatesman

'A peek into a nation's underwear drawers can be very telling ... frank discussions about marriage and sex follow from voices that are rarely heard ... however, this is not a heavy book about female oppression. I casts a light into some private areas, but also picks up on the exuberance of Syrian sexual culture' --The Independent

L'autore:

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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