Textile Art of Japan (Paperback)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications Trading Company (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4889960619
• ISBN-13: 978-4889960617
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,031,366 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent foundation, June 14, 2003

By	Moto-ya.com (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This is a great introduction to the textiles of Japan, particularly for people just beginning to develop their interest in this area. The book presents a balanced discussion of the subject by providing a good amount of information on history and technique, without spinning the reader with overwhelming detail about either. Of special interest to us were the practical (functional) aspects of the fabrics, as well as the effects the fabrics and Japanese society have had (and continue to have) on each other. The most important types of textiles are covered, along with the relevant terminology.

The book also has many excellent photographs of everything from uchikake on display to vats of indigo dye. The color pictures not only help the reader get a better understanding of the topic at hand, but also realize the beauty of the fabrics and the hard work that goes into them.

Good book. Recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very basic introduction to Japanese textiles, December 29, 2008

By	KimonoMomo (San Francisco, California, USA) - See all my reviews

I keep this book on my shelf for when I need to find a quick reference to something in the field of kimono textiles. It's not an in-depth text, but the color photos are nice and it's not too thick so you can find the page you're looking for easily. It's a good start for someone just getting in to Japanese textiles, but if you've already got a library of books on the subject, you might give this one a miss.

It's a good book for the hobbyist, but not much use for the serious textile collector.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Colors and colors., November 5, 2005

By	Nadia Azumi - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A book on textiles that have many beautiful pictures as well as details on Shibori.It also shows some of the techniques of weaving, and kimono painting.Excellent.