Post by Noriko on Apr 12, 2009 20:05:06 GMT -5
The 'sequel' to Kimono and the Color of Japan, Summer Kimonos and the Colors of Japan is a volume covering traditional motifs, with sidebars on weaving and fabric types and illustrations of summer scenes (the later has captions that are not translated). I would consider this volume a little weaker than 'Kimono', though mostly because the information isn't completely relevant to the reenactor- the motif information tends to be short with a few tidbits of information but the dyestuffs are all post-Meiji.
Like the first volume, there are some awkward translations and bad graphic design choices (seriously, who puts text in yellow or white on gray?) but these are easily overcome with a good reading light.
I'd recommend this volume for the completist or if you just enjoy looking at pictures of pretty kimono. Data for SCAdians is sparse but hey, I said it was pretty right?
Link to Amazon
According to Amazon, the next volume in the series covers children's kimono.
Like the first volume, there are some awkward translations and bad graphic design choices (seriously, who puts text in yellow or white on gray?) but these are easily overcome with a good reading light.
I'd recommend this volume for the completist or if you just enjoy looking at pictures of pretty kimono. Data for SCAdians is sparse but hey, I said it was pretty right?
Link to Amazon
According to Amazon, the next volume in the series covers children's kimono.