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-Description- TITLE 7th and 8th Century Textiles in Japan from the Shoso-in and Horyu-ji Author Keneo Matsumoto Publication Year 1984 Publisher Shikosha
This book is written in English and in Japanese.So easy-to-understand even if you don't understand Japanese.
About Jodai-Gire luxurious textiles have played an important role in Japanese culture from early times down to the present.Rich silks,fine ramie,soft cottons and other bast fiber materials have been produced and used in abundance over the years. But historically,perheps one of the most significant groupes of textiles in Japan are those known as Jidai-Gire(ancient-textiles) Ancient(Jodai),in this instance,refers only to the seventh and eighth centuries A.D. Some 180,000 pieces have been preserved in temples and collections,mainly in Horyu-ji and in the Shoso-in to the present.
For readers who wish may wish to see actual specimens of Jodai-Gire on display,there are unfortunately only a few chances.
136 items included,Al items are explained in English! Softcover Approx 250pages Large Format approx 21cm x 30cm
If you are interested in Japanese ancient textiles, this book would be a great collection and textbook for you! -condition- It is in very good condition overall.Please see below photos to confirm the condition of this book. If you have any questions,please feel free to email us! If you have any Japanese books and goods you are looking for,please feel to free email us.
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