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In Caribbean history, the European colonial plantocracy created a
cultural diaspora in which African slaves were torn from their
ancestral homeland. In order to maintain vital links to their
traditions and culture, slaves retained certain customs and
nurtured them in the Caribbean. The creation of lace-bark cloth
from the lagetta tree was a practice that enabled slave women to
fashion their own clothing, an exercise that was both a necessity,
as clothing provisions for slaves were poor, and empowering, as it
allowed women who participated in the industry to achieve some
financial independence. This is the first book on the subject and,
through close collaboration with experts in the field including
Maroon descendants, scientists and conservationists, it offers a
pioneering perspective on the material culture of Caribbean slaves,
bringing into focus the dynamics of race, class and gender.
Focussing on the time period from the 1660s to the 1920s, it
examines how the industry developed, the types of clothes made, and
the people who wore them. The study asks crucial questions about
the social roles that bark cloth production played in the
plantation economy and colonial society, and in particular explores
the relationship between bark cloth production and identity amongst
slave women.
The beloved television show Gilmore Girls is as warm and nostalgic as ever in this charming oracle deck and guidebook set featuring the vibrant characters and cozy setting of Stars Hollow. Perfect gift: This oracle deck and book set is the perfect gift for the coffee lovers and that one Luke-esque tea drinker in your lifeOfficial Gilmore Girls collectible: For the frequent Gilmore Girls re-watcher, this oracle is the latest installment of the collectible suite of products ready to accompany your seasonal binge; find out if you are the Mother, the Daughter, the First Love, the Overachiever, or another favorite Stars Hollow localGorgeously illustrated: Each of the 40 cards in this oracle deck is brilliantly illustrated with original artwork; enjoy the cast and world of Gilmore Girls from Rory’s oldest friends, Lane Kim and Paris Geller, to Hartford residing Emily and Richard Gilmore to classic haunts like Luke’s Diner, Chilton Preparatory School, and the Dragonfly InnDeluxe set: This set includes 40 full-color illustrated cards (3 x 5 inches), shrink wrapped and housed in a card box; an 88-page, full-color illustrated paperback book (3 x 5 inches); and a keepsake magnetic closure box (3-1/2 x 5-3/8 inches)Officially licensed: An authentic Gilmore Girls product
This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It
contains classical literature works from over two thousand years.
Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore
shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the
cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical
literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the
mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from
oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of
international literature classics available in printed format again
- worldwide.
DC Comics' wild and wonderful star, Harley Quinn, becomes your
personal inspirational icon with this talking collectible figure.
Kit includes:31/2-inch Harley Quinn bust figure mounted on a base,
with 10 offbeat inspirational sound bites. Phrases include48-page
book of telling some of Harley Quinn's greatest adventures,
featuring full-color illustrations throughout
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