{"product_id":"kimono-design-an-introduction-to-textiles-and-patterns-9784805314289","title":"Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns","description":"\u003ci\u003eKimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns\u003c\/i\u003e uses hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information on colors, fabrics and embellishments to paint 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOrganized according to motifs traditionally associated with each season of the year, \u003ci\u003eKimono Design\u003c\/i\u003e interprets the kimono's special language as expressed in depictions of: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Flowers and grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Birds and other animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Symbols of power, luck and prestige\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Land-and-seascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e scenes from literature, history and daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e scenes of travel and the Japanese concept of other lands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e and many others...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtensive notes on all the motifs demonstrate how the kimono reflects changing times and a sense of the timeless. Information on jewelry, hairpins and other accessories is scattered throughout to give a fuller sense of the Japanese art of dress. This is a volume that Japanophiles, historians, artists and designers will all cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10426350\"\u003eKeiko Nitanai\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.10w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805314289\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 4805314281\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-DES\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-DES013000\"\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Costume\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ART\"\u003eArt\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ART019030\"\u003eAsian | Japanese\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ANT\"\u003eAntiques \u0026amp; Collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ANT047000\"\u003eTextiles \u0026amp; Costume\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeiko Nitanai\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44437259354349,"sku":"9784805314289","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_04a8d92a-8b49-400e-9f7b-3b28eb7c18d2.jpg?v=1700124079","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/kimono-design-an-introduction-to-textiles-and-patterns-9784805314289","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}