What did a warrior of the Ashikaga period (1338-1573) wear in battle? How many layers of silken robes, each in a different shade, adorned a 14th-century Japanese court lady when she dressed for a formal occasion? How did women...
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What did a warrior of the Ashikaga period (1338-1573) wear in battle? How many layers of silken robes, each in a different shade, adorned a 14th-century Japanese court lady when she dressed for a formal occasion? How did women street vendors appear when selling their wares? You'll find visual answers to these and many more questions about Japanese fashions in this unique coloring book. Forty-five detailed drawings trace the evolution of Japanese garb over six centuries. As you color these plates, you'll be able to compare the elaborate gowns of men and women of the court to the simple kimonos of commoners. Filled with all the splendor of Japanese fashion through the centuries, accompanied by fact-filled captions that provide explanations of the outfits and their purposes, this meticulously researched book is sure to delight and inform colorists of all ages, and to fascinate students and enthusiasts of Japanese life and culture. Paperback, 45 black-and-white line illustrations, full-color illustrations on covers, 48 pages. ISBN:486405699. DOVER
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