Beyond the Tanabata Bridge: Traditional Japanese Textiles

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Startling in their capacity to embody aesthetic and social values the woven arts from Japan suggest that cultures long history and rich tradition of producing textiles that can truly be considered an art form. Exquisitely quiet yet graphic communication the fibers color weave and style of these objects tell us both about their makers and the individuals for whom they were made his or her place in society including status wealth and associations. This volume is authoritative guide to folk textiles of Japan from the 18th to 20th century based on one of Americas most comprehensive collections at the Seattle Art Museum. Illustrated are Ainu textiles sashiko kogin and hishizashi kasuri shiborizome and koshi patterns and textiles of Okinawa.