Kimono
Editorial Reviews Arthur Golden, author of "Memoirs of a Geisha" "Of all the traditional Japanese arts, kimono design may be the most sumptuous to survive today. These exceptional photographs beautifully illustrate not only its richness but the position it occupies in modern-day Japan." Book Description Any first-time visitor to Japan will be struck by that most beautiful symbol of its ancient culture: the kimono. This book contains a selection of the numerous encounters photographer Paul van Riel had with people wearing kimono all over Japan. Although its popularity has dwindled somewhat over the last 25 years, the national garment of Japan is still deeply rooted in Japanese culture, as these photographs testify. Liza Dalby describes the kimono's transformation from daily clothing to formal wear over the course of the 20th century. Her personal experiences give us a glimpse of the meanings the kimono has for the geisha. Introduction and captions by Liza Dalby, photographs and text by Paul van Riel. Kimono
Kimono,Paul Van Riel,Liza Crihfield Dalby,Hotei Publishing,907482241X,Art,Art / Design / Textile & Costume,Asian,Customs & Traditions,Fashion,Photography,Photography / Fashion,Photography / Individual Photographer,Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Asia,20th century,Costume,Design - Textile & Costume,History,History Of Art / Art & Design Styles,Individual Photographer,Japan,Kimonos,Photographic reportage
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