{"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\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525257793810,"sku":"9784805314289","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1660543b-9605-4a45-99f5-97d5409ebca3.jpg?v=1731210958","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kimono-design-an-introduction-to-textiles-and-patterns-9784805314289","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}