KIMONOS (HB)

An exploration of Japanese kimonos from the 18th century to the present. The details have been selected for their beauty and craftsmanship, and what they impart about the wearer. A comprehensive introduction, illuminating the main periods and key themes, is followed by thematic chapters that cover all eras of clothing, from hair accessories and necklines to hemlines and shoes. Each garment or illustration is accompanied by text exploring its structure and the fascinating range of decorative techniques employed, including embroidery, weaving, lacquering, stencilling, dyeing and digital technology.