{"product_id":"kabuki-costume-9780804816502","title":"Kabuki Costume","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe attire of the feudal lords and ladies of old Japan  warriors  priest  courtesans  Edo-period dandies geisha  footmen  farmers in fact  the whole array of Kabukis colorful characters-is discussed in fascinating detail in this Japanese Kabuki book.  From kimono and armor to undergarments  from wigs to foot gear  from swords to hair garmentsno aspect of costume accessories is overlooked. Textiles and textile designs  in all their profusion of weaves  colors  and patterns  are carefully taken note of  and a number of important traditional designs are illustrate. Make-up and headdress varying formats of costume for specific roles  styles of tying the obiall are expertly described.  Of the numerous books in English dealing with the Kabuki theater of Japan  none so far has devoted itself exclusively to costume. Kabuki is compelling bringing about such art forms  yet it is the costumes that create the intrinsic  eye catching spectacle.  Praise for Kabuki Costume:  \"A product of over fourteen years of meticulous study  Shavers unique and authoritative analysis of the labyrinthine complexities of Kabuki costumery not only providesa valuable reference work for scholar  but also an apt introduction for anyone seeking to understand the principles of Japanese visual arts and theatrical conventions.\"Choice Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45650409914421,"sku":"ByrdShop_0804816506","price":250.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780804816502.jpg?v=1781795845","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/kabuki-costume-9780804816502","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}