The makers of obi, the elegant and costly sash worn over kimono in Japan, belong to an endangered species. These families of manufacturers, weavers, and other c
The makers of żobi,ż the elegant & costly sash worn over żkimonoż in Japan, belong to an endangered species. These families of manufacturers, weavers, & oth
In the ancient city of Kyoto, contemporary artisans and designers are using heritage techniques and traditional clothing aesthetics to reinvent wafuku (Japanese
Discussing the process of economic development in Japan, this book covers the period from when Japan first entered upon her career of Westernization to the begi
The Silk Industry of Japan is a fascinating look at the history and practice of silk production in Japan. Written by Iwaji Honda, a noted scholar of Japanese te