Post by Lady Kimiko on Sept 14, 2011 11:42:59 GMT -5
NOTE: There are 2 books here, first is the Japanese book, second is the English translation.
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Title: Kosode-to no-isho (Kosode and Noh Costume)
Year Published: 1965
ISBN: Non found, possibly due to being written in Japanese (which I cant read)
Language: Japanese
Pages: 160
Periods: In the book I looked at, someone had taken the time to create and English reference index of the kosode and costumes in the book along with the periods they are dated to. Most of the examples are 16th to 18th century.
Subjects: Kosode and Noh Costumes
My thoughts: Great book, I just wish there was an English version of it! There are many color photos of historical pieces. There is also a mini guide to mons and stencil designs. If you are looking for an eyecandy book, this is one of them. If someone can translate this book into English, they have a treasure trove of info on hand packed full of period examples.
Special Note: There is a second book of tis, that is an English version. I have reviewed it next.
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Title: Japanese Costume and Textile Arts (Japanese title was Kosode-to no-isho, the book previously reviewed)
Year Published: 1974
ISBN: 0-8348-1026-3
Language: Originally published in Japanese, this book is the republished version in English.
Pages: 168
Periods: This book traces the history of the kosode in detail starting back in the Kamakura period and Heian period.
Subjects: The kosode and its history with many Momoyama and Edo examples. The photos are in color and in black and white.
My thoughts: Priceless, just priceless – I must have this book for my personal library and am now on the hunt for it. If you are interested in the Momoyama period, and want to know more about the Kosode this book should be your corner stone.
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Title: Kosode-to no-isho (Kosode and Noh Costume)
Year Published: 1965
ISBN: Non found, possibly due to being written in Japanese (which I cant read)
Language: Japanese
Pages: 160
Periods: In the book I looked at, someone had taken the time to create and English reference index of the kosode and costumes in the book along with the periods they are dated to. Most of the examples are 16th to 18th century.
Subjects: Kosode and Noh Costumes
My thoughts: Great book, I just wish there was an English version of it! There are many color photos of historical pieces. There is also a mini guide to mons and stencil designs. If you are looking for an eyecandy book, this is one of them. If someone can translate this book into English, they have a treasure trove of info on hand packed full of period examples.
Special Note: There is a second book of tis, that is an English version. I have reviewed it next.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Title: Japanese Costume and Textile Arts (Japanese title was Kosode-to no-isho, the book previously reviewed)
Year Published: 1974
ISBN: 0-8348-1026-3
Language: Originally published in Japanese, this book is the republished version in English.
Pages: 168
Periods: This book traces the history of the kosode in detail starting back in the Kamakura period and Heian period.
Subjects: The kosode and its history with many Momoyama and Edo examples. The photos are in color and in black and white.
My thoughts: Priceless, just priceless – I must have this book for my personal library and am now on the hunt for it. If you are interested in the Momoyama period, and want to know more about the Kosode this book should be your corner stone.