JAPANESE DRESS IN DETAIL

Bringing together more than 100 items of clothing, this book reveals the intricacies of Japanese dress from the 18th century to the present. Including garments for women, men and children, the details have been selected both for their exquisite beauty and craftsma nship, and for how much they impart about the wearers identity, be it age, status or taste.A comprehensive introduction, illuminati ng the main periods and key themes of Japanese fashion history, is followed by thematic chapters that cover all aspects of clothing, from hair...[Read more]