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Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764326910
ISBN-139780764326912
eBay Product ID (ePID)60523031
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicDye, Textile & Costume, Asia / Japan, Fashion & Accessories, Textiles & Costume, Design, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, History
AuthorAnita Yasuda
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 In.
Item Length11 In.
Item Width8.5 In.
Item Weight43.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2007
FormatTrade Paperback
Book TitleTraditional Kimono Silks
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThis swatch book is an inspiring visual tour of elegant fabric design using beautiful historic kimono remnants from Japan's Showa Period (19261989). More than 400 photographs and detailed captions provide information on motif identification, Japanese history and cultural traditions. The book is organized around favorite Japanese motifs, including cherry blossoms, peonies, maple leaves, bamboo shoots, waves, and clouds. It will be a source of ideas and inspiration for collectors, designers, quilters, and historians. A glossary of related terms, antique fabric resources, and a substantial bibliography point the way to further reading and study., This swatch book is an inspiring visual tour of elegant fabric design using beautiful historic kimono remnants from Japan's Showa Period (1926-1989). More than 400 photographs and detailed captions provide information on motif identification, Japanese history and cultural traditions. The book is organized around favorite Japanese motifs, including cherry blossoms, peonies, maple leaves, bamboo shoots, waves, and clouds. It will be a source of ideas and inspiration for collectors, designers, quilters, and historians. A glossary of related terms, antique fabric resources, and a substantial bibliography point the way to further reading and study.
Number of Pages208 pages
