Religious Life Of Dress Global Fashion And Faith, The
Book Description
Clothing serves as far more than mere protection or decoration—it becomes a sacred language that speaks across cultures and centuries. Lynne Hume invites readers on an illuminating exploration of how faith communities around the world express their deepest beliefs through what they choose to wear, or not wear at all.
This comprehensive study reveals the profound spiritual significance woven into religious garments across diverse traditions. From the intentionally plain clothing of Anabaptist communities that reflects their commitment to simplicity, to the rich ceremonial vestments of Roman Catholic hierarchy that communicate sacred authority, each tradition tells its story through fabric and form.
The journey spans continents and millennia, examining the ancient Buddhist monastic robes that have remained virtually unchanged for twenty-five centuries, the deliberate nakedness of India's ascetic holy men who reject material attachments, and the vibrant expressions found in Sufi, Vodou, and contemporary Pagan practices. Hume extends her investigation beyond traditional garments to explore how indigenous communities and modern Western practitioners use body painting and tattoos as forms of spiritual expression.
Through this sensory exploration of religious dress, readers discover how communities create identity, communicate values, and connect with the divine through their choices in appearance. The book offers fresh insights into the universal human impulse to make the invisible aspects of faith visible through the intimate act of dressing the body.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 184 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Santeria
- ✓ Explore Fashions
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Religiösa aspekter
- ✓ Explore Religionsgemeinschaft
- ✓ Explore 21.85 costume and fashion
- ✓ Explore Kläder
- ✓ Understand Buddhist philosophy and practice
