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The Guide to Kimono

by Justine Sobocan
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9780764365867
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 144
  • Original Price: GBP 27.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 534 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Textiles & Costume, Fashion & Accessories, and Textile & Costume

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 showcase different fabric materials and techniques; and
- tips for documenting, photographing, and storing kimono.

This helpful guide is ideal for individuals who have found, inherited, or purchased a kimono and want to know more about it.

Sobocan, Justine: - 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/.

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