A Historical Sketch Of Nishiki And Kinran Brocades: With A Catalog Of One Hundred And Twenty Rare Specimens Dating From 1400 To 1812

By Shojiro Nomura

Book Overview

""A Historical Sketch of Nishiki and Kinran Brocades"" is a book written by Shojiro Nomura in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Nishiki and Kinran brocades, two types of luxurious silk fabrics that were produced in Japan from the 15th century onwards. The book includes a detailed catalog of 120 rare specimens of these brocades, dating from 1400 to 1812, with descriptions of their designs, colors, and weaving techniques. The author also presents a historical account of the development of these brocades, from their origins in China to their flourishing in Japan during the Edo period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Japanese textiles, as well as for collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of traditional Japanese art and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165302098
• ISBN13: 9781165302093
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"