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Condition: Fine. Number of pages: 687p Size: 21cm.
Published by Meiji-Shobo,, Tokyo:, 1952
Seller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Two vols in one. 18, 95, [3] pp. printed in English & Japanese, 27 colour and black & white illustrations, including tipped-in facsimile plates; 37 plates w/ 57 tipped-in colour facsimile samples of fabric samples. First vol. w/ white printed softcovers, second vol. w/ white printed portfolio (minor closed tears), preserved in white portfolio, w/colour plate mounted front cover, still VG copy. First edition of this excellent textile reference, exploring the cultural influences, and impact of China, India, Malaysia, Japan, and southeast Asia on Okinawan textiles. Okinawa was a trading center from the 7th century A.D., and often woven textiles were their method of paying taxes and tribute to whichever regional power dominated and controlled the island.
Published by Meiji-Shobo, Tokyo, 1952
Seller: Hyde Brothers, Booksellers, Fort Wayne, IN, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Plain heavy paper bind. just starting to loosen from textblock at spine ends; one leaf just a bit waved at fore-edge; leaf edges lightly foxed, else a very nice, tight & clean volume, with amazingly clear & bright textile ils. Dj rubbed at edges; covers lightly browned where original clear protective cover (still present) has split; small dampstain to backstrip, at base. Plain cardboard slipcase slightly rubbed at edges; small dealer label at one corner, else little wear. ; In wraps; boxed; 54+ wonderful color fabric ils., tipped-in, b&w photos, ils., diagrams; this self-contained volume is actually Volume 1 of proposed three volume set STUDY IN OKINAWAN TEXTILES, this vol. published as an overview to the entire work, featuring explanatory texts in English and Japanese, as well as a description in English, of Japanese Text & Illustrations; basic designs featured are Stripes (Shima, Aya & Gara), Kasuri (Ikat, Chine), Fana-ui (Fancy Weaving), Uki-ui (Relief Weaving), Ro-ui (Gauze Weaving), Une-ui (Rib Weaving); Japanese text features photos & pattern diagrams of these fabric types. ; A STUDY IN OKINAWAN TEXTILES, VOLUME 1 Series; 4to; 53+95 pages.
Published by Shikosha, 1976
Seller: Sunny Day Bookstore, SINGAPORE, Singapore
Condition: Fine. Number of books: 2.
Published by White Lotus Press, Kyoto, 1976
Seller: SEATE BOOKS, APO, AP, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. Study of Okinawan Textiles Vol. I and Vol. II, A. Book.
Published by Meiji Shobo, Tokyo, 1952
Seller: George C. Baxley, Alamogordo, NM, U.S.A.
Paper Wraps / Hardcover Case. Condition: Fine. [Well Illustrated Study of Okinawan Textiles], Large 8vo (8 1/2 x 12 in), paper wraps, issued with hardcover folding case for the two volumes and a slip case for the complete unit. Volume 1, 113 pp with 27 color and black and white text illustrations. Volume II, 37 leaves of illustrations (57 illustrations). This is a two volume set contained in a single folding case. Volume I is the text volume and contains 18 pages in English and 95 pages in Japanese. The plate folio (Volume II) is a portfolio of individual plates and contains 53 color illustrations (stripes) tipped onto 37 plates. The English section contains the following background information on each "stripe" tipped into the plate folio: Place of Production, Materials, Dyeing, Weaving, Name of Pattern, Period and Remarks. As a hub of commerce between China, Japan & Southern Asia for several centuries, Okinawa developed unique textile methods designs that reflected these diverse sources. In this set, representative samples of Okinawan fabrics are shown. The scope covers ancient fabrics down to present day products.
Published by Shikosha, 1976
Seller: Sunny Day Bookstore, SINGAPORE, Singapore
Condition: Fine. Number of pages: 372 pages Size: A4 size.
Seller: Librairie Chat, Beijing, China
Condition: Fine. Size: A4.
Seller: Librairie Chat, Beijing, China
Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.
Condition: Fine. Size:A4.
Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.
Seller: Librairie Chat, Beijing, China
Condition: Fine. Number of books: 2 books.
Condition: Fine. Number of pages: 113p (both versions) Size: 31cm.
Condition: Fine. Number of pages: 423p Size: 40cm.