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The Kimono of the Geisha-Diva Ichimaru

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Collaboratively researched and co-authored the team of by Barry Till, Michiko Warkentyne, and Judith Patt (all of whom are from the curatorial department at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria), The Kimono Of The Geisha-Diva Ichimaru is a visually impressive photographic and informative biographical compendium of the life and success of the world renowned Japanese artist Ichimaru (1906-1997), and her collection of kimonos now owned by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. The Kimono Of The Geisha-Diva Ichimaru presents story of her childhood which found her born into poverty, sold to a geisha house as a young teenager, and of her achieving fame as a singer and musician. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Kimono Of The Geisha-Diva Ichimaru is very highly recommended to students of Japanese culture.

But there could be more pictures, more detail. The art of Kimono is divine and it is an interesting book. Worth having if you are interested in Geisha and Kimono.

Most interesting and a behind the wall look at the Geisha through the fashion.
Great research for artists and designers.

This book pairs a short history of a famous geisha, with a a photo collection of her kimono. It is a great beginners book, and makes a lovely cofee table book. The photos of her kimono are high quality, and this Geisha's tale are a delight. I enjoy this book, and am glad to have it in my book collection!