The book of kimono
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The book of kimono
Kodansha USA, 2012
1st US ed
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First ed. published in Japan in 1982, 1st pbk. ed. in Japan in 1986 by Kodansha International
Includes index
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Description
This practical and attractive book makes available for the first time the basic knowledge and vocabulary needed to select and put on a kimono and obi.
Whether for women or men, all kimono are cut and sewn essentially from a single pattern, but a number of variations must be considered, depending on the occasion. Guidelines are given to making these choices, and the way to dress in a kimono, from the preliminaries to tieing the bustle sash, is described in detail and fully illustrated. For women, there are formal kimono, obi and accessories, and the lightweight
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