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A Historical Sketch Of Nishiki And Kinran Brocades: With A Catalog Of One Hundred And Twenty Rare Specimens Dating From 1400 To 1812 (1914)

A Historical Sketch Of Nishiki And Kinran Brocades: With A Catalog Of One Hundred And Twenty Rare Specimens Dating From 1400 To 1812 (1914)

Sargent, Porter E.
Nomura, Shojiro

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1104012359
ISBN13: 9781104012359
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 26 2009
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.12 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Historical Sketch of Nishiki and Kinran Brocades is a book written by Shojiro Nomura and first published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Nishiki and Kinran brocades, two types of Japanese silk fabrics that have been produced for centuries. The author traces the origins of these brocades back to the 15th century and describes how they were used in traditional Japanese clothing and textiles. The book also includes a catalog of 120 rare specimens of Nishiki and Kinran brocades dating from 1400 to 1812, providing readers with an in-depth look at the intricate designs and patterns of these fabrics. The catalog includes detailed descriptions of each specimen, including its size, color, and pattern, as well as information on its provenance and historical significance. Overall, A Historical Sketch of Nishiki and Kinran Brocades is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Japanese textiles and the art of brocade weaving.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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