Kimono: The Art and Evolution of Japanese Fashion (The Art and Evolution of Japanese Fashion)

Author
Jackson, Anna
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Published
20200220
ISBN
9780500294017
ISBN registration area
English-language area (ISBN 978-0)

Description

The Khalili Collection of kimonos comprises over 200 garments spanning 300 years of Japanese textile artistry. The form of the T-shaped, straight-seamed, front-wrapping kimono has changed very little over the centuries, yet the collection reveals an astonishing variety of designs. The garments presented here convey the remarkable creativity of designers who produced works of art that would enfold the wearer.