Japanese textiles in the Victoria and Albert Museum

Author(s)

• Victoria and Albert Museum
• Jackson, Anna

Bibliographic Information

Japanese textiles in the Victoria and Albert Museum

Anna Jackson ; photographs by Ian Thomas

V&A Publications, 2000

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 144)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This volume presents highlights from the Victoria and Albert Museum's extensive collection of Japanese textiles and dress. Ranging from sumptuous embroidered kimono and woven actor's robes to the indigo-dyed textiles of rural Japanhave been employed by Japanese textile artists in the production of woven, printed and embroidered textiles from the 17th century to modern day. The richness and variety of the textitles are conveyed by the specially commissioned photographs, which include images of garments, bedcovers, gift covers, door curtains, decorative hangings, fabric lengths and samples. Offering a wealth of inspiration to contemporary designers this book provides an introduction to a vibrant cultural tradition.

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Details

• NCID: BA53940766
• ISBN:
  • 1851773169
• LCCN: 01409269
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: 144 p.
• Size: 31 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : NK8884.A1
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Textile fabrics -- Japan -- History -- Meiji period, 1868-1912 -- Catalogs
  • LCSH : Textile fabrics -- Japan -- History -- Edo period, 1600-1868 -- Catalogs
  • LCSH : Textile design -- Japan -- History -- Meiji period, 1868-1912 -- Catalogs
  • LCSH : Textile design -- Japan -- History -- Edo period, 1600-1868 -- Catalogs
  • LCSH : Textile fabrics -- England -- London -- Catalogs
  • LCSH : Victoria and Albert Museum -- Catalogs