This 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 main 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. The text also includes traditional body decoration for you to try at home, such as Native American face painting and West African threaded hair.