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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)

Nomura, Shojiro
Sargent, Porter E.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1169664768
ISBN13: 9781169664760
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Historical Sketch of Nishiki and Kinran Brocades: With a Catalog of One Hundred and Twenty Rare Specimens Dating from 1400 to 1812 is a book written by Shojiro Nomura and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Nishiki and Kinran brocades, which are traditional Japanese textiles made with gold and silver threads. The author delves into the origins of these brocades and their evolution over time, including their use in fashion and interior decoration. The book also includes a catalog of one hundred and twenty rare specimens, dating from the 15th to the 19th century, providing readers with a visual representation of the beauty and complexity of these textiles. 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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