Buy this book on-line Blakemore, Frances : JAPANESE DESIGN, THROUGH TEXTILE PATTERNSWeatherhill, New York & Tokyo, 1978 ISBN 0834801329
Signed by author on title page. Previous owner also signed the top edge of title page. 272 pages. Light edge & corner wear, back top corner has been clipped, light soiling to rear cover. Interior clean & unmarked other than signatures on title page. Top edge of first few pages is very slightly wrinkled. B/w illustrations throughout. "A new approach to the principles of Japanese design as found in the strikingly handsome stencils used in dyeing Japanese kimonos; a revealing study of an often overlooked facet of Japanese design genius and artistic dexterity - the 'katagami' or handmade textile stencil. ; 8vo; Over 250 pages of sheer graphic delight with reproductions of 198 outstanding stencil patterns, 50 photos of traditional woodblock prints showing the patterns in use, notes interpreting and commenting on each pattern, and an informative introduction...Themes are divided into the following chapters: sky related patterns, water related patterns, abstract patterns, flower patterns, tree and leaf patterns, garden related patterns, and chrysanthemum patterns. ; Signed by Author, Very Good+ Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Blakemore, Frances : JAPANESE DESIGN, THROUGH TEXTILE PATTERNS. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, atlases, livres rares, out-of-print books and livres illustrées. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |