Exquisite collection of traditional apparel includes 2 attractive dolls and 16 authentically rendered costumes, including graceful, elaborately embroidered robes, dresses, and tunics from 5 dynasties — Tang (A.D. 618–907), Song (960–1279), Yuan (1279–1368), Ming (1368–1644), and Qing (1644–1911), as well as the Republican period (1911–1949). Appropriate hairstyles accented with flowers and decorative combs accompany each outfit. Dover Original.
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Japanese Warrior Costumes Paper Dolls by Ming-Ju Sun 16 authentic costumes for 2 samurai: outfits for a warrior general, member of the imperial guard, royal soldier, more. Includes weapons, headgear, other accessories.
Traditional Japanese Fashions Paper Dolls by Ming-Ju Sun Dress two female figures in a formal court dress of the Ashikaga period (1338–1573), including kimonos with floral designs, a traditional Japanese bridal dress, modern formal robes. 16 full-color plates of costumes.
Japanese Kimono Designs Coloring Book by Ming-Ju Sun Japanese kimonos are wearable art. Celebrating the patterns and motifs adorning the traditional costumes, 30 ready-to-color illustrations present kimono-clad figures awash in pastoral scenes and wandering abstracts.
Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Paper Dolls by Kwei-lin Lum Artfully and accurately rendered in the tradition of the Mexican holiday, this whimsical bilingual gallery features 2 paper dolls and 15 ornate costumes, a variety of altar offerings, and a bonus sticker poster.
