Name/Title
Japanese kimonoEntry/Object ID
GT1560.M76Description
Dramatically colored and finely detailed, the kimono conjures all the elegance and refinement of traditional Japan. This beautiful book, another addition to the popular Images of Asia series, explores the history of the kimono from its antecedents 1,500 years ago, to the height of its splendor during the Momoyama and Edo periods, to contemporary versions by such designers as Kenzo and Issey. Included are chapters on kabuki robes, religious garments, and folk designs.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
carol westfall collection, kimonos, textile design--japan, textile fabrics--japanBook Details
Author
Hugo MunsterbergPublisher
Oxford University PressDate Published
1996Call No.
GT1560.M76ISBN
195875117, 9780195875119LCCN
95041161Notes
Length: 74