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Robes
May 26, 2010 | Tagged Ceremonial, Clothing, Formal, Justice, Privileged knowledge, ritual, Robes, tradition, Traditional | Leave a Comment
Doctoral degree holders in academic regalia
Emir Of Bukhara
Knights of the Garter
Mystical Seven, Collegiate Secret Society
Oba of Lagos
Russian Orthodox Bishops
Supreme Court Justices
Shinto Priest
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The robes depicted here show a symbolic diversity amongst a diverse group. Commonalities include a ritualized and elevated status that is based on a position of higher knowledge or the administration of justice, a well-defined tradition (these robes may even be prescribed by law), and group identification.
Would these robes be practical for manual labor? Does their lack of physical utility lend to their symbolic power?