{"product_id":"kimono-and-the-colors-of-japan-new-printing-edition-paperback","title":"Kimono and the Colors of Japan (New Printing Edition) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePie International\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eKatsumi Yumoto\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis distinctive volume reveals a unique antique kimono collection through various delicate Japanese colors and their use in kimono.\u003c\/b\u003e The Japanese sensibility is immediately apparent in the classification of the nine traditional color categories of red, green, pink, blue, brown, purple, yellow, black\/white, and gold\/silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach spread in \u003ci\u003eKimono and the Colors of Japan\u003ci\u003e presents a single color showing a page-wide photo of a kimono accompanied by a description of the color and its meaning in the context of Japanese culture. The author explains, \"We organized the kimono and obi (sash) according to what I like to call 'Japanese Kokoro no Iro', colors of the Japanese heart. Each category presents what individual colors express or signify. For example, we use white, black and gold as an expression of cheer. Red indicates the sun, blood, and fire. White, black, and silver express sadness.\" With the knowledge of both Western and traditional Japanese fashion cultures, Yumioka presents and describes his collection in an easily accessible style.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42164870578311,"sku":"9784756250186","price":37.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/3aef418025553baff6d49f69a3231c2e.webp?v=1733309171","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/kimono-and-the-colors-of-japan-new-printing-edition-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}