SPLENDOR OF THE DRAGON. Costumes of the Ryukyu Kingdom

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Modern-day Okinawa was once the ancient kingdom of Ryukyu, a center of economic and cultural exchange with China, Korea, Japan, and other Southeast Asia countries, which developed a culture that was unique and different from that of mainland Japan. This is especially true for Okinawan dyeing and weaving--the best known example of which is bingata cloth, which is characterized by brilliant colors and a variety of patterns that preserve the vestiges of a glorious royal culture. Okinawans also perfected weaving techniques especially for banana (basho) and other bast fibers. The exquisite kimonos presented here are examples of the finest Okinawan weaving and dyeing; this book will be of great interest to everyone interested in textiles and to those with an interest in Asian cultures., English, Year1995, Illust. B/W21, Illust. Color13, ISBN No ISBN, Library of Congress No. 9572507, Code 2213. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Location of Exhibition: Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles, 1996, Bibl. Cat. of exh. Pages 48, Size 10öx 8ö. …

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SPLENDOR OF THE DRAGON. Costumes of the Ryukyu Kingdom
Author
Gloria Gonick, Ichiko Yonamine
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California 1995
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ART CONSULTING: SCANDINAVIA, Books on Art & Architecture is located in Monte Nido, California and their specialties are Scandinavia related books on the subjects of Art & Architecture, the Applied Arts including Book Art, Ceramics/Porcelain, Folk Art, Furniture Design/Woodcarving, Glass, Holloware, Industrial Design, Interior Design & Jewelry. Textiles including Carpets, Costume, Embroidery, Fabrics, Fashion Design, Lace, Patchwork, Rugs, Textile Tools and Weaving. Traditional, Modern & Contemporary Fine Art-Painting Sculpture, Art History, Criticism & Theory; Surveys and Monographs. Photography and Graphic Design and to a more limited extent Anthropology, Archaeology, Children's Books, Cook Books, Dictionaries, Folk Tales, History, Literature, Maritime, Medicine, Music, Nature, Religion, Travel and Books on Vikings. ACS also carries books on American and International artists published in Scandinavia. You can browse their inventory by author, title, or subject at www.nordicartbooks.com. …

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