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Japanese Silk Textiles.

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$750.00
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Seller: J.B. Muns, Fine Arts Books
Title
Japanese Silk Textiles.
Seller
J.B. Muns, Fine Arts Books (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
Kyoto: Asuno Obi, ca 1970's. Hardcover. Very Good. Salesman sample catalogue for Nishijin-ori Obi brocade silk textiles with swatches & colour photographs. 48 elaborately woven color samples from 1 1/2" x 6" to 2 1/2" x 6" tipped in on thick card stock. Green raw silk covers tied at end. Gilt calligraphy in Japanesse characters on cover. Brocades used for ceremonial kimonos, costumes for traditional plays & doll clothing. Each has a description of weaving style. The photos show the cloth in complete pieces. The patterns include historic scenes, floral patterns & traditional motifs. This group of weavers in Kyoto have maintained the traditional craft & art since the 1400's, but have adapted new technoligies & techniques.