The Devil's Cloth: A History of Stripes
Michel Pastoureau explores the surprising history and symbolism of stripes, revealing how this pattern has marked outsiders, fashion, and social identity across centuries.
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The Devil's Cloth traces the cultural journey of striped patterns from their medieval associations to modern times.
Michel Pastoureau examines how stripes have signified marginality, rebellion, and style throughout history.
The book draws on art, fashion, and social customs to reveal the shifting meanings attached to this simple design.
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