Nitanai, Keiko
Kimono Design: An Introductionto Textiles and Patterns
- ISBN 13:
- 9784805314289
- author:
- Nitanai, Keiko
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.49 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Design,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns offers a unique insight into Japanese culture through its richly detailed textiles. With hundreds of photographs and extensive information on colors, fabrics, and embellishments, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the kimono's special language.
Organized around traditional motifs associated with each season, Kimono Design explores the various symbols, patterns, and designs that have been used in Japanese textiles over time. From flowers and birds to land-and-sea scenes, these motifs reveal a deep appreciation for beauty and a sense of humor that is characteristic of Japanese art.
With notes on jewelry, hairpins, and other accessories scattered throughout the book, Kimono Design provides a complete picture of the Japanese art of dress. This volume will be of interest to Japanophiles, historians, artists, and designers looking to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating aspect of Japanese culture.
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