Kimono and the Colors of Japan: The Kimono Collection of Katsumi Yumioka (Japanese and English Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (624 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 4894444518 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. He worked his way into the world of kimono styling while amassing an impressive antique kimono collection. Katsumi Yumioka, an antique kimono collector, started his career in the fashion industry, participating in high-profile fashion shows including Christian Dior’s collection
He worked his way into the world of kimono styling while amassing an impressive antique kimono collection. About the Author Katsumi Yumioka, an antique kimono collector, started his career in the fashion industry, participating in high-profile fashion shows including Christian Dior’s collection.
The Japanese sensibility is immediately apparent in the classification of the nine traditional color categories of red, green, pink, blue, brown, purple, yellow, black/white, and gold/silver. Each category presents what individual colors express or signify. For example, we use white, black and gold as an expression of cheer. White, black, and silver express sadness." With the knowledge of both Western and traditional Japanese fashion cultures, Yumioka presents and describes his collection in an easily accessible style.. This distinctive volume reveals a unique antiqu
A Visual Treat CR What's not to love? Text in both English and Japanese, full color photos, and high quality vintage kimono and obi enough to satisfy the most ardent lover of these garments. Well, maybe enough for now. I've put another book in this series on my wishlist as I'm ready for more.I handle hundreds of kimono every year in my line of work and there is always room on my bookshelf for another quality book on kimono. The text is very brief, the photos rich. More of an art book than anything else, the main focus is on the COLORS of kimono and obi, not their con. carlye said The most colorful Kimono book. Magnificent book. It doesn't get better than this. If you are a fan of the kimono then this is a must have book. The pictures are on every page in glorious color. Stunning.. Kimono and Colors of Japan April Faires Great book with lots of great information on Japanese color theory as it relates to kimono. Very good reference guide.