{"product_id":"the-guide-to-kimono-justine-sobocan-9780764365867","title":"The Guide to Kimono: A Handbook to Identifying, Dating, and Pricing Antique and Vintage Japanese Kimono","description":"Finally, the kimono can be appreciated and understood by all. This concise, fully illustrated guide examines the ever-popular and iconic kimono--a form of traditional Japanese clothing that has existed for centuries and continues to be a part of Japan's rich cultural heritage. Aimed at kimono enthusiasts and collectors of all levels, this up-to-date resource identifies and explains different types of antique and vintage kimono and kimono-related items, materials, construction, and motifs. Full-color images and easy-to-follow descriptions arm readers with the knowledge they need to determine age and value of kimono, as the guide demystifies and debunks myths and misconceptions about this mysterious and often-misunderstood garment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Features include\u003cbr\u003e - Japanese spellings and English transliterations for each clothing type;\u003cbr\u003e - a comprehensive glossary of helpful terms;\u003cbr\u003e - information on common, uncommon, and rare kimono motifs, from tigers and cherry blossoms to mountains, snowflakes, and swans;\u003cbr\u003e - close-up images of textiles showcase different fabric materials and techniques; and\u003cbr\u003e - tips for documenting, photographing, and storing kimono.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This helpful guide is ideal for individuals who have found, inherited, or purchased a kimono and want to know more about it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Justine Sobocan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 076436586X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764365867\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Schiffer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/28\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.10lbs","brand":"Justine Sobocan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44321283604735,"sku":"9780764365867","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1b9bc548-4f16-4a68-b6f6-603de81a80a3.jpg?v=1696330096","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-guide-to-kimono-justine-sobocan-9780764365867","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}