| Traditional Japanese Stencil Designs Elegance Contributor(s): Tabata 5th, Kihachi (Author) |
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ISBN: 4838105207 ISBN-13: 9784838105205 Publisher: Mitsumura Suiko Shoin OUR PRICE: $29.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Stenciling - Design | Textile & Costume |
| Series: Tabata Collection |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 4.8" W x 6.6" (0.80 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Japanese stencil design has a long history since 8th century, and has been used for armor, kimonos, costumes for Noh and other entertainments. This book reproduces more than 300 stencil designs from the archive of Tabata family, created over 200-year span. This 'Elegance' volume consists of geometric and various other patterns. All these designs, which have withstood the test of time, are surely the source of inspiration for all the graphic and textile designers. *****This book is written in Japanese traditional way and opens backwards***** |
Contributor Bio(s): Tabata 5th, Kihachi: - Tabata family has a history over two hundred years as distinguished dyeing master in hand drawn silk with design since its founding in early 20th century. Over five generations, they had covered important role as bespoke dyeing craftsman for upper-class ladies and the imperial families. |