Japanese Costume and the Makers of Its Elegant Tradition, 2nd Printing, 1986, Near Fine hardcover w/DJ.
Japanese Costume and the Makers of Its Elegant Tradition, 2nd Printing, 1986, Near Fine hardcover w/DJ.
Japanese Costume and the Makers of Its Elegant Tradition, 2nd Printing, 1986, Near Fine hardcover w/DJ.
Japanese Costume and the Makers of Its Elegant Tradition, 2nd Printing, 1986, Near Fine hardcover w/DJ.

Japanese Costume and the Makers of Its Elegant Tradition, 2nd Printing, 1986, Near Fine hardcover w/DJ.

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Minnich, Helen Benton. Rutland: Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1986.
English, Second Printing, Near Fine, HC, 4to, 10 3/8" x 7 5/8", 374 pp. 
ISBN: 0804802874

Second Printing, hardcover in purple and white illustrated paper. Minor wear to head, small soiling to first and second pages, and light toning. Very Good silver pictorial dust jacket, some shelf wear, light edgewear, now in Mylar. 374 pp. Includes 53 full-color plates, 119 black-and-white images, and 12 line drawings. Wonderfully illustrated book that focuses on Japan's textile arts and costume decoration, including the kimono's evolution over time, while discussing the history of the designs, motifs, and stylistic choices from their origins to the modern day.