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kimono and the colors of japan kimono collection of katsumi yumioka
this distinctive volume reveals a unique antique kimono collection through various delicate japanese colors and their use in kimono . the japanese sensibility is immediately apparent in the classification of the nine traditional color categories of red green pink blue brown purple yellow black white and gold silver . each spread presents a single color showing a page wide photo of a kimono accompanied by a description of the color and its meaning in the context of japanese culture . the author explains we organized the kimono and obi sash according to what i like to call japanese kokoro no iro colors of the japanese heart . each category presents what individual colors express or signify . for example we use white black and gold as an expression of cheer . red indicates the sun blood and fire . white black and silver express sadness . with the knowledge of both western and traditional japanese fashion cultures yumioka presents and describes his collection in an easily accessible style .
paperback random house inc 2005 isbn13 9784894444515 isbn10 4894444518
book type nf isbn 13 9784894444515 number of pages 240 publisher random house inc release date 1221523200000