Deel (2005)
Matthieu Paley
Detail of a Mongolian deel worn by a young monk during a Buddhist ceremony. Deels can be fashioned from silk, as here, cotton or brocade and have traditionally been worn in Mongolia, though today they are more commonly seen on festival days and for ceremonial occasions.
Matthieu Paley has travelled all over the world on assignment for National Geographic magazine. Focusing his efforts on regions that are misrepresented, he is especially committed to issues relating to diminishing cultures and to the environment.
The recipient of numerous awards, Matthieu has published several books of his work and his fine art images have been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide.
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