Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns
Author(s): Keiko Nitanai
Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns uses hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information on colors, fabrics and embellishments to sketch a portrait of Japanese culture, art and thought. Lavish classical patterns, sweeping scenes, and the many motifs that have been woven, dyed, painted or embroidered into these textiles reveal a reflectiveness, a sense of humor, and an appreciation of exquisite beauty that is uniquely Japanese. Organized according to motifs traditionally associated with each season of the year, Kimono Design interprets the kimono's special language as expressed in depictions of:
- Flowers and grasses
- Birds and other animals
- Symbols of power, luck and prestige
- Land-and-seascapes
- scenes from literature, history and daily life
- scenes of travel and the Japanese concept of other lands
- and many others
Product Information
Keiko Nitanai is the founder and director of the Kyoto Antique Fabric Preservation Society and the author of numerous books on the history and use of Japanese fabrics.
General Fields
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- : Tuttle Shokai Inc
- : Tuttle Shokai Inc
- : 01 March 2017
- : 229mm X 152mm
- : Japan
- : 01 March 2017
- : books
Special Fields
- : Keiko Nitanai
- : Paperback / softback
- : 304
- : colour throughout