Textile Art of Japan.Textile Art Textile art is the creation of textiles or creation with textiles. Textile artists use various techniques to create works of art using threads and fibres sometimes in combination with paints or dyes. of Japan. Sunny Yang and Rochelle M. Narasin. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of : Kodansha International/USA Ltd., 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, 1989. Illustrated, 144 pp., hardbound hard·bound adj. & n. Hardcover. Adj. 1. hardbound - having a hard back or cover; "hardback books" hardback, hardbacked, hardcover backed - having a back or backing, usually of a specified type , $24.95. This richly illustrated volume, with over 250 color illustrations, is an excellent introduction to the subject of Japanese textiles. Starting with a brief but informative history of the kimono kimono Garment worn by Japanese men and women from the Early Nara period (645–724) to the present. The essential kimono is an ankle-length gown with long, full sleeves and a V-neck. and the obi, the authors have compiled what is perhaps the most complete overview of the enormous range of Japanese textiles. From dyed and woven textiles to needlework needlework, work done with a needle, either plain sewing, mending, or ornamental work such as embroidery, quilting, smocking, hemstitching, fagoting, some kinds of lace making (see lace), patchwork, and appliqué. , this book explores the background, motifs and creative techniques of handmade textiles, traditional and contemporary. The professional pride and craft techniques of the Japanese have resulted in visual and tactile masterpieces, and Japanese textile craftsmen are ranked among the most skilled in the world. This richly illustrated volume also provides a door into the particular characteristics and aesthetics of a different culture, where color is regarded as something that is ever-changing. Any readers interested in textiles will find this to be a special addition to their library. |
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