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. Reprint of a rare, undated, late-19th-century Japanese volume.
Japanese Kimono Designs by Shôjirô Nomura, Tsutomu Ema 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.
Asian Tattoo Flash CD-ROM and Book by Alan Weller Fire-breathing dragons. Elegant floral bands. Exquisitely detailed Mehndi designs. This collection of 125 beautiful Asian images reflects centuries of art and culture. Includes three versions of each tattoo — in black-and-white outline, solid drawing, and full color.
The Ornamental Arts of Japan: 60 Full-Color Plates by George Ashdown Audsley Assembled by a renowned art historian, these vivid illustrations offer spectacular examples of Japanese painting, printing, embroidery, lacquer work, and cloisonné, as well as masterpieces in ivory and porcelain.
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.
