Post by Lady Kimiko on Sept 14, 2011 11:44:21 GMT -5
Title: Illustrated Catalogs of Toyko National Museum – Noh Play Costume
Year Published: 1987
ISBN: 03-822-1111 (could be wrong but is most likely correct)
Language: Half English, Half Japanese. Most of the Japanese is followed up by an English translation.
Pages: 176
Periods: 16th to 20th centuries, don’t be discouraged the style of dress is historically oriented and provides insight into period styles
Subjects: This book is a visual catalog of noh costumes and props. You will see fans, wigs, crowns, Koshiobi, Oguchi, Choken, and more. Sadly the photos are in black and white.
My thoughts: The only bad thing about this book is that it is black and white. There is a glossary with info in the back of the book that provides great insight and info about Noh costuming. Noh costumes are historically oriented and based – providing a great platform for additional studies of period attire. I have never seen another book show so many different kinds of attire in so many styles.
One thing I would like to note is something I have gleamed from a variety of photos of period kosode: the ro weaving style or something similar exists. Having worn a ro kimono on several occasions, I can say its cooling ability is far superior to that of any lightweight cotton or linen.
Year Published: 1987
ISBN: 03-822-1111 (could be wrong but is most likely correct)
Language: Half English, Half Japanese. Most of the Japanese is followed up by an English translation.
Pages: 176
Periods: 16th to 20th centuries, don’t be discouraged the style of dress is historically oriented and provides insight into period styles
Subjects: This book is a visual catalog of noh costumes and props. You will see fans, wigs, crowns, Koshiobi, Oguchi, Choken, and more. Sadly the photos are in black and white.
My thoughts: The only bad thing about this book is that it is black and white. There is a glossary with info in the back of the book that provides great insight and info about Noh costuming. Noh costumes are historically oriented and based – providing a great platform for additional studies of period attire. I have never seen another book show so many different kinds of attire in so many styles.
One thing I would like to note is something I have gleamed from a variety of photos of period kosode: the ro weaving style or something similar exists. Having worn a ro kimono on several occasions, I can say its cooling ability is far superior to that of any lightweight cotton or linen.