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a well-loved and +frequently+ re-read volume.......2003-01-29
this is one of my +favorite+ design books, for many reasons.
first, if you're partial to classic, traditional design that's +also+ modern and fresh, without any fustiness, the rooms in this book will appeal to you mightily. there's a decided "rich" feel to them.
regardless, there are many emulateable aspects of these rooms, that, while they might not be spelled out explicitly, are visible enough to be a good guide so that one can replicate the look of these rooms even if one doesn't reside in an english manor home or have 22-foot ceilings.
the lavish and enthusiastic use of textiles, the adventurous use of color (all schemes, dark, light, saturated, blended, traditional, "modern"), the mixing of old pieces with new, displaying art, etc. -- this book is a great visual signpost.
the text is excellent as well, but for folks who are beginner designers or who aren't good (yet) at seeing a fantastic pic and duplicating it, this might just be a fantasy setting volume.
for those who are used to seeing a lot of pics of decorated rooms, and can easily pluck ideas from them, this book is a trove of great ideas terrifically presented.
an extra bonus is one of the first (if not the first, i cannot remember) chapters -- devoted entirely to canopy beds. i have one, and i've found no other book that has given me as many ideas as to how to drape/furnish it.
don't overlook the back of the book!!
this section is called "decoration in detail" (or something similar). in it are sets of smaller pictures that are grouped according to a theme -- mantlepieces, windows, collections, etc. that take issues that are common to just about any interior and offer an at-a-glance view of various approaches that address a variety of styles.
one of my favorite volumes -- for its usefulness, its artistry, its practicality and its fantasy.
thank you, leonie (the editor). :)
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HOUSE AND GARDEN BOOK OF BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
LEONIE HIGHTON
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This unique design treasury, consisting of lavish full-color pictures of a vibrant array of kimonos, is reproduced directly from two rare and costly original portfolios. Devotees of fashion, art, and Asian culture will appreciate this beautiful book and its tribute to the elegance and refinement of Japanese art.
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Another great pick...........2007-08-26
I looked at many other books on Kimono, some very expensive,beautiful hardcover volumes in fact...(I confess, if I see a book I like in a bookstore, I go directly to Amazon, the prices are so much better...)
I was satisfied with this book, it had enough imagery and variety in it for me,should I wish to design my own Kimono.Its great as an artist's reference book, the price is good too. If you want a book with more historical facts, with meanings of colors and symbols, seasonal kimono styles,etc,there are books out there that are really loaded with all kinds of fascinating info. I wish I could afford one of those, but this one does the job for my purposes.
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Any dressmaker, quilter, or embroiderer who has ever felt inspired by the elegant design of Japanese clothes will find everything needed to start stitching in this comprehensive and luxurious sourcebook. In addition to colorful photos and illustrations that provide a history of the kimono and other Japanese garments, there are patterns, practical diagrams, and instructions for assembly. Each style receives loving attention, with something for everyone: kimonos for men, women, and children; mompe, the traditional trousers worn by both sexes; the short versions of kimono known as hippari and jimbei; and waistcoats, including a child's chan-chanko. The information on decorative stitching, adding motifs, dying the fabric, silk painting, and the Japanese sense of aesthetics provide invaluable guidance in constructing the final piece.
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Kimono.......2007-08-02
I always sew lots and I got this book to help me understand kimono more. It helps me much and I am using it lots.
Rather Dissapointing.......2007-07-27
I currently use this book as a way to keep kittens from digging through things. The cover is gorgeous and has several nice images of traditional kimono. It is also useful for a basic jist of patterns. What this book is most useful for is making American Kimona or kimono inspired wear. It does not offer much in the way of history or in the making of traditional formal wear. I would recommend making yukata from this book, but I could not recommend using this book, especially not exclusively to make traditional kosode or furisode. A very useful book for Japanese inspired clothing. I think this book would have been much better billed for what it is and what it is good at, rather than displaying a cover and title giving the impression that it will help you make something that beautiful rather than something earthy and crafty.
Offers little guidance on "Japanese-y" clothing.......2006-12-23
It was too brief, too cursory, with just an overview of colors, motifs, design strategies. It was a helpful how-to for sashiko embroidery decorations, hanten and hippari (the more "folksy" traditional garments in Japan), but not helpful for instructions on how to re-line my haori. The author barely mentions adding a lining in passing, without really going into depth on how to do it, not even a "repeat steps 3-6 with lining fabric and sew on the reverse". And her section on making an "obi" was pathetic (and that's being kind) for something that resembles a heavyweight wrestler's championship belt. It's good for the beginner who is completely unfamiliar with Japanese garments, but you will soon crave more depth after reading it.
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Japanese Detail: Fashion
Sadao Hibi
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- Nice Black and White Silhouettes, But Not Very Helpful
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Japanese Kimono Designs (International Design Library)
Diane Victoria Horn
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ASIN: 0880450541 |
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Nice Black and White Silhouettes, But Not Very Helpful.......2000-08-20
This is a small collection of some black and white examples of kimono. It may be useful for clip art, and general reference, as the images are lovely.
It is not, however, going to be helpful in researching Kimono for historic, costuming, or other purposes. It contains no text, only the large images. I think a basic book of Japanese/Oriental clip art would be more helpful. I have to give it credit though, for being inexpensive, and focusing on kimono in many forms.
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- Basic kids book
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The Japanese Kimono (Images of Asia)
Hugo Munsterberg
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Dramatically coloured and finely detailed, the kimono conjures up all the elegance and refinement of traditional Japan. No other culture has valued its textiles more highly than the Japanese, who integrated them into religious ceremonies and made costume design a central part of the most celebrated of its art forms, the Noh and kabuki theatres. The kimono has its origins in the many-layered garments of Heian court ladies, and the patterning of its cloth, decorated with floral and leaf forms, animals, and divinities, was seen as long ago as the eighth century. Kimono design reached its height during the brief but brilliant Momoyama period when, after a long period of civil war, all the arts benefited from the grandeur of the military rulers. Their patronage and the interest of the emerging merchant class combined to support no fewer than 10,000 weavers in the country's most important garment-producing area, Kyoto's Nishijin district. Richly illustrated throughout, this book explores the history of the kimono, from its antecedents to the bold designs and technical innovations of the Momoyama and Edo periods and its influence on contemporary designers such as Kenzo and Issey. Chapters on Noh and kabuki robes, religious garments, and folk designs fill out this portrait of Japan's most celebrated form of dress.
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Basic kids book.......2002-11-23
It's not bad for a child's book on kimono but it could be better. The information on early kimono is scant to nonexistant.
disappointing.......1999-03-28
He traces the history of kimono adequately. However, the vast majority of the pictures are black-and-white, and the main pleasure of viewing kimono is the intricate colors and textures. Also, he spent far too much time on kabuki kimono rather than on formal women's kimono, which are much more beautiful and interesting.
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This unusual design treasury recaptures the ancient art of the kimono in all its subtle elegance. Authentic designs from a rare-19th-century source include allover patterns, nature scenes, magnificent floral sprays, and other finely detailed motifs. 62 full-color illustrations offer inspiration and browsing pleasure.
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Not quite what I expected.......2007-02-17
I was looking for some kimono designs to base paintings or tattoos off of. I looked at the cover and was pretty impressed so I thought I'd order it. Well to my surprise the cover is pretty much the best stuff in there if your looking for more image based stuff. Not a bad book but I feel a little let down.
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With intricate designs sweeping the length of the body, Japanese kimonos are truly wearable art. In a celebration of the patterns and motifs adorning the traditional costume, 30 ready-to-color illustrations present kimono-clad figures awash in cherry blossoms, bamboo, stately birds, flowing streams, and wandering abstracts.
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