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The Guide to Kimono
traditional garments
vintage Japanese clothing
vintage textiles book
Product details
- ISBN 9780764365867
- Weight: 481g
- Dimensions: 178 x 254mm
- Publication Date: 28 Aug 2024
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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An informative, introductory guide to identifying, dating, and pricing antique and vintage Japanese kimono
Finally, the kimono can be appreciated and understood by all. This concise, fully illustrated guide examines the ever-popular and iconic kimono—a form of traditional Japanese clothing that has existed for centuries and continues to be a part of Japan's rich cultural heritage.
Aimed at kimono enthusiasts and collectors of all levels, this up-to-date resource identifies and explains different types of antique and vintage kimono and kimono-related items, materials, construction, and motifs. Full-color images and easy-to-follow descriptions arm readers with the knowledge they need to determine age and value of kimono, as the guide demystifies and debunks myths and misconceptions about this mysterious and often-misunderstood garment.
Features include
• Japanese spellings and English transliterations for each clothing type
• A comprehensive glossary of helpful terms;
• Information on common, uncommon, and rare kimono motifs, from tigers and cherry blossoms to mountains, snowflakes, and swans;
• Close-up images of textiles showcasing different fabric materials and techniques; and
• Tips for documenting, photographing, and storing kimono.
This helpful guide is ideal for kimono collectors and enthusiasts, and anyone who has found, inherited, or purchased a kimono and wants to know more about it.
Finally, the kimono can be appreciated and understood by all. This concise, fully illustrated guide examines the ever-popular and iconic kimono—a form of traditional Japanese clothing that has existed for centuries and continues to be a part of Japan's rich cultural heritage.
Aimed at kimono enthusiasts and collectors of all levels, this up-to-date resource identifies and explains different types of antique and vintage kimono and kimono-related items, materials, construction, and motifs. Full-color images and easy-to-follow descriptions arm readers with the knowledge they need to determine age and value of kimono, as the guide demystifies and debunks myths and misconceptions about this mysterious and often-misunderstood garment.
Features include
• Japanese spellings and English transliterations for each clothing type
• A comprehensive glossary of helpful terms;
• Information on common, uncommon, and rare kimono motifs, from tigers and cherry blossoms to mountains, snowflakes, and swans;
• Close-up images of textiles showcasing different fabric materials and techniques; and
• Tips for documenting, photographing, and storing kimono.
This helpful guide is ideal for kimono collectors and enthusiasts, and anyone who has found, inherited, or purchased a kimono and wants to know more about it.
Justine Sobocan has been collecting kimono since 2005 and has a collection of over 150 pieces, with the oldest dating back 200 years. She has a degree in anthropology from McMaster University and lives in Ontario, Canada. Visit https://missmyloko.tumblr.com/.
