The Guide to Kimono
A Handbook to Identifying, Dating, and Pricing Antique and Vintage Japanese Kimono
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2024
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7643-6586-7 (ISBN)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
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An introductory guide to identifying, dating, and pricing antique and vintage Japanese kimono
An informative, introductory guide to identifying, dating, and pricing antique and vintage Japanese kimono
Finally, the kimono can be appreciated and understood by all. This concise, fully illustrated guide examines the ever-popular and iconic kimono—a form of traditional Japanese clothing that has existed for centuries and continues to be a part of Japan's rich cultural heritage. Aimed at kimono enthusiasts and collectors of all levels, this up-to-date resource identifies and explains different
types of antique and vintage kimono and kimono-related items, materials,
construction, and motifs. Full-color images and easy-to-follow descriptions arm readers with the
knowledge they need to determine age
and value of kimono, as the guide demystifies and debunks myths
and misconceptions about this mysterious and often-misunderstood
garment.
Features include
• Japanese spellings and English transliterations for each clothing type;
• a comprehensive glossary of helpful terms;
• information on common, uncommon, and rare kimono motifs, from tigers and cherry blossoms to mountains, snowflakes, and swans;
• close-up images of textiles showcasing different fabric materials and techniques; and
• tips for documenting, photographing, and storing kimono.
This helpful guide is ideal for individuals who have found, inherited, or purchased a kimono and want to know more about it.
An informative, introductory guide to identifying, dating, and pricing antique and vintage Japanese kimono
Finally, the kimono can be appreciated and understood by all. This concise, fully illustrated guide examines the ever-popular and iconic kimono—a form of traditional Japanese clothing that has existed for centuries and continues to be a part of Japan's rich cultural heritage. Aimed at kimono enthusiasts and collectors of all levels, this up-to-date resource identifies and explains different
types of antique and vintage kimono and kimono-related items, materials,
construction, and motifs. Full-color images and easy-to-follow descriptions arm readers with the
knowledge they need to determine age
and value of kimono, as the guide demystifies and debunks myths
and misconceptions about this mysterious and often-misunderstood
garment.
Features include
• Japanese spellings and English transliterations for each clothing type;
• a comprehensive glossary of helpful terms;
• information on common, uncommon, and rare kimono motifs, from tigers and cherry blossoms to mountains, snowflakes, and swans;
• close-up images of textiles showcasing different fabric materials and techniques; and
• tips for documenting, photographing, and storing kimono.
This helpful guide is ideal for individuals who have found, inherited, or purchased a kimono and want to know more about it.
Justine Sobocan has a degree in anthropology from McMaster University. She has been collecting kimono since 2005 and has a collection of over 150 pieces, with the oldest dating back 200 years. She lives in Ontario, Canada. Visit https://missmyloko.tumblr.com/.
Contents
Preface
Introduction: What Is (and Isn’t) a Kimono?
PART I.
1. Male, Female, and Formality
2. Types of Kimono
3. Materials and Techniques
4. Underwear: Juban and Donuki
5. Outerwear: Haori, Michiyuki, and More
6. Bottoms: Hakama
7. Belts: Obi
PART II.
8. Dating a Kimono
9. Determining Value
10. Documenting Your Collection
Resources
Glossary
Erscheinungsdatum | 01.06.2024 |
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Zusatzinfo | 80 color images |
Verlagsort | Atglen |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
Gewicht | 45 g |
Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Antiquitäten |
Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode | |
Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7643-6586-X / 076436586X |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7643-6586-7 / 9780764365867 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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