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The Guide to Kimono (A Handbook to Identifying, Dating, and Pricing Antique and Vintage Japanese Kimono)
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Product Details
Author:
Justine Sobocan
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
144
Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (June 28, 2024)
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9780764365867
ISBN-10:
076436586X
Weight:
16.96oz
Dimensions:
7" x 10"
File:
Schiffer Publishing-schiffer_20251127_010800_delta-20251127.xml
Folder:
Schiffer Publishing
List Price:
$29.99
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$25.79
Publisher Identifier:
P-MISC
Discount Code:
C
Case Pack:
22
Country of Origin:
China
Pub Discount:
65
Overview
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.
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.
