Study Okinawan Textile Fabrics Explanatory by Tanaka Toshio Reiko (3 results)

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.

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.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Two parts in folding cover (vol. 1 text; vol. 2 plates). Vol. 1 is 18 pages (English) and 95 pages (Japanese), illustrations (part mounted color). Vol. 2 is a portfolio of color plates: 37 leaves of illustrations, with 52 of 53 tipped-in illustrations present (missing no. 24). Lacks the exterior slipcase with which it was issued. The text volume and plates are VG; the portfolio housing the plates and the folding case housing the two volumes are worn and good to fair only.