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# Kimono: A Modern History

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Review: A Must for lovers of Kimono and Japanese Textiles - Highly recommended for anyone interested in textiles, their history, and use throughout Japanese recent (18th century to today) history. Knowledgeable, scholarly, but with the general reader in mind, the late author put together an outstanding book with many color photographs--not just the usual, but many from not only museum collections, but also private collections. This book is being considered the catalogue for the current "Kimono: A Modern History" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City that will run through January 5th. While not all the kimono are featured, those in the exhibit can be viewed on the Museum's website. More detailed history of how today's young Japanese began to reclaim their traditional dress, but also adapt it to their own particular fashion needs, with comments on their creativity. A worthy addition to anyone's library as an additional special insight to the traditional dress in Japan. It includes the influence of kimono on not only present-day Japanese designers but western designers like Bonnie Cashin.
Review: For scholars or the casual fan - I bought this to learn more about kimono after a trip to Japan (in which I fell in love with the artistry and ended up buying two). It's written as a scholarly text, but is engrossing and interesting. For those who haven't read the author's note, the original author sadly died before completing the work, and her husband and publisher finished it for her. It clearly meant a lot to the author and that brought a tear to my eye.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 1780232780 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,888,766 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,149 in Fashion History #1,915 in Japanese History (Books) #3,148 in Fashion Design |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (52) |
| Dimensions  | 7.5 x 0.9 x 9.8 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 9781780232782 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1780232782 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 272 pages |
| Publication date  | August 15, 2014 |
| Publisher  | Reaktion Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must for lovers of Kimono and Japanese Textiles
*by S***R on October 18, 2014*

Highly recommended for anyone interested in textiles, their history, and use throughout Japanese recent (18th century to today) history. Knowledgeable, scholarly, but with the general reader in mind, the late author put together an outstanding book with many color photographs--not just the usual, but many from not only museum collections, but also private collections. This book is being considered the catalogue for the current "Kimono: A Modern History" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City that will run through January 5th. While not all the kimono are featured, those in the exhibit can be viewed on the Museum's website. More detailed history of how today's young Japanese began to reclaim their traditional dress, but also adapt it to their own particular fashion needs, with comments on their creativity. A worthy addition to anyone's library as an additional special insight to the traditional dress in Japan. It includes the influence of kimono on not only present-day Japanese designers but western designers like Bonnie Cashin.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For scholars or the casual fan
*by S***Y on May 1, 2018*

I bought this to learn more about kimono after a trip to Japan (in which I fell in love with the artistry and ended up buying two). It's written as a scholarly text, but is engrossing and interesting. For those who haven't read the author's note, the original author sadly died before completing the work, and her husband and publisher finished it for her. It clearly meant a lot to the author and that brought a tear to my eye.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well researched, accessible, beautifully written and illustrated
*by S***K on September 22, 2014*

This should not be mistaken for a coffee table book on kimono (though it would look good there too) as it is the first true history of the modern kimono. Rigorously researched and accessibly written it should be enjoyed by anyone interested in kimono.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kimono: A Modern History
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