Threads of silk and gold : ornamental textiles from Meiji Japan

by Hiroko T. McDermott

Other authorsClare Pollard (Author), George Schwartz (Contributor), Katsumi Mori (Contributor)
2012

Publication

Ashmolean Museum, c2012.

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Status

Available

Description

This book is a pioneering study of Japanese ornamental textiles made for the foreign market during the

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LibraryThing member MarthaJeanne
This is a wonderful book! I only wish that I had seen the exhibit. But failing that, this book is certanly the next best thing. Unlike so many museum publications, it is obvious that the whole book has been designed by people who understand textiles. There is a lot of information about techniques,
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and nearly all the items are shown in detail as well as the whole thing. The details are chosen to show interesting aspects of the embroidery. An impresive job.
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Language

Original language

English

ISBN

9781854442680
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