Japanese Kimono Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) [Paperback]

Ming-Ju Sun (Author), Paper Dolls (Author), Paper Dolls for Grownups (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Paper Dolls | Publication Date: May 1, 1986

Two dolls with 26 exquisite kimonos rich in Japanese tradition, culture, and art.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (May 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486250946
• ISBN-13: 978-0486250946
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,074 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles > Textiles & Costume

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!!!, February 27, 2001

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HN (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Japanese Kimono Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) (Paperback)

Out of all Ming-ju Sun's illustrated books, I like this one the best. There are 26 costumes, all of which are wonderfully detailed. There are explanations and descriptions of all of the kimonos. There are two paper dolls, one facing to the left and the other facing to the right. For almost each costume, there is an ornate head piece-a wig of sorts. I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in Kimonos or simply Japanese Art. This is a nice book just to have on the shelf where you can flip through it and look at the pictures. I don't, however, recommend cutting the costumes out. Some of the details on the head pieces and on the kimonos may be lost. A real treasure and a great value. Buy it today!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too nice to play with! (But there are ways...), December 27, 2002

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C. Bradburn (Royal Oak, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Japanese Kimono Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) (Paperback)

I consider this to be more of a coffee table book than an actual paper doll book. The costumes are gorgeous with really great details and remind me a lot of old Japanese woodblock prints. However, if you or your child really want to cut these out for play or display, I would recommend scanning or copying the costume pages separately so that you can play with them but not ruin the whole book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Love the kimonos, wish there was more info, August 16, 2005

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S. Kreed (The Rockies) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Japanese Kimono Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls) (Paperback)

You have to hand it to Tom Tierney, his descriptions and the information he offers on his paper dolls are first class. Ming-Ju Sun has made really lovely paper dolls, and if I just wanted some paper dolls I'd be very happy. But I also want to find out about the fabrics and layers and traditional fabrics for the season...