Body Decoration

by Jillian Powell

Published 18 September 2003
This beautifully illustrated book features body decoration from all over the world, such as the intricate nose decorations worn by women in India, Maori facial tattoos and South American lip plates and ear discs. It shows the many types of body decoration and the varying ways in which they are used - face painting, for example, features all around the world, in street festivals, traditional theatre and many different rituals and celebrations. It also includes traditional body decoration for you to try at home, such as Native American face painting and West African threaded hair.