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KIMONO, VANISHING TRADITION: JAPANESE TEXTILES OF THE 20TH By Cheryl Imperatore
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Hardcover
- Publication Name
- Schiffer
- Item Height
- 11.5 inches
- ISBN-10
- 0764312286
- ISBN
- 9780764312281
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764312286
ISBN-13
9780764312281
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1804353
Product Key Features
Book Title
Kimono, Vanishing Tradition : Japanese Textiles of the 20th Century
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Textile & Costume, Fashion & Accessories
Publication Year
2000
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
50 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-011041
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
391/.00952
Table Of Content
History -- Yukata cotton robes -- Nagajugan undergarments -- Women's kimonos -- Tomesode with family crests for formal occasions -- Obi & accessories -- Women's haori short silk jackets -- Michuki overcoats -- Men's apparel -- Uchihabe with padded hems for weddings -- Children's kimono -- Furoshiki & fukusa wrapping cloths -- Religious & theater costumes -- Contemporary wearable art.
Synopsis
Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; it means "thing to wear." This book provides an overview of some traditional garments, introduces types of designs found in twentieth century kimono that are still available, and presents wearable art inspired by kimono from contemporary artists. The text gives price ranges for items that would be reasonable in a store or gallery, and explains what to look for when collecting. As kimono disappear from Japanese wardrobes, they are becoming increasingly collectible. Each of the fourteen chapters opens with the definition of the type of apparel covered therein (including simple, everyday, formal, etc.) as well as their use in Japanese life. The terms are further explained in the Glossary. Over 525 color photographs display brilliant and subtle textile designs and demonstrate beauty in men's, women's, and children's garments and accessories. Textile and clothing designers will find a wealth of inspiration here. Vintage clothing enthusiasts will be enthralled., Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; it means "thing to wear." This book provides an overview of some traditional garments, introduces types of designs found in twentieth century kimono that are still available, and presents wearable art inspired by kimono from contemporary artists. The text gives price ranges for items that would be reasonable in a store or gallery, and explains what to look for when collecting. As kimono disappear from Japanese wardrobes, they are becoming increasingly collectible.Each of the fourteen chapters opens with the definition of the type of apparel covered therein (including simple, everyday, formal, etc.) as well as their use in Japanese life. The terms are further explained in the Glossary. Over 525 color photographs display brilliant and subtle textile designs and demonstrate beauty in men's, women's, and children's garments and accessories. Textile and clothing designers will find a wealth of inspiration here. Vintage clothing enthusiasts will be enthralled.
LC Classification Number
GT1560.I46 2001
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