Name/Title
A song of praise for Shifu = Shifu sankaEntry/Object ID
TS1130.B87Description
Susan J. Byrd presents a comprehensive description of shifu, a Japanese textile woven from thread made with paper. This is complemented by an historical overview of the many uses of shifu through past centuries. Also included is detailed information about making the paper and thread from the sheet, spinning and weaving, as well as dyeing the thread and the finished textile with natural dyes. Appendices include artistic works created by internationally renowned artists, resources (suppliers, museums, and craftspeople/artists), and an extensive glossary in Japanese and English.Lexicon
Search Terms
paper--handmade, paper--japan, papermaking--japan, shifu, textile crafts--japan, textured woven fabricsBook Details
Author
Susan J. ByrdPublisher
Legacy PressDate Published
2013Call No.
TS1130.B87ISBN
979797462, 9780979797460LCCN
2012286782Notes
Length: 397General Notes
Note Type
Language NoteNote
In English, with scattered Japanese.