Guide to Kimono : A Handbook to Identifying, Dating, and Pricing Antique and Vintage Japanese Kimono
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
076436586X
ISBN-13
9780764365867
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 28th, 2024
Print length
144 Pages
Weight
534 grams
Dimensions
25.30 x 18.00 x 1.30 cms
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An introductory guide to identifying, dating, and pricing antique and vintage Japanese kimono
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.
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