Book of Kimono

Name: Book of Kimono
Price: 32.95 USD
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ISBN: 9781568364735

ISBN-10: 1568364733

ISBN-13: 9781568364735

Edition: 2nd

Authors: Norio Yamanaka

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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 summer yukata; for men, the yukata and the ceremonial ensemble of kimono, haori coat and hakama skirt. Children's kimono for festive…

Book details

List price: $29.95
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: Kodansha International
Publication date: 11/9/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 140
Size: 7.22" wide x 10.13" long x 0.37" tall
Weight: 1.056
Language: English