[Well Illustrated Study of Okinawan Textiles], Large 8vo (8 1/2 x 12 in), paper wraps, issued with hardcover folding case for the two volumes and a slip case for the complete unit. Volume 1, 113 pp with 27 color and black and white text illustrations. Volume II, 37 leaves of illustrations (57 illustrations). This is a two volume set contained in a single folding case. Volume I is the text volume and contains 18 pages in English and 95 pages in Japanese. The plate folio (Volume II) is a portfolio of individual plates and contains 53 color illustrations (stripes) tipped onto 37 plates. The English section contains the following background information on each "stripe" tipped into the plate folio: Place of Production, Materials, Dyeing, Weaving, Name of Pattern, Period and Remarks. As a hub of commerce between China, Japan & Southern Asia for several centuries, Okinawa developed unique textile methods designs that reflected these diverse sources. In this set, representative samples of Okinawan fabrics are shown. The scope covers ancient fabrics down to present day products. Seller Inventory # 1952041134b

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Title: A Study of Okinawan Textile Fabrics with ...

Publisher: Meiji Shobo, Tokyo

Publication Date: 1952

Binding: Paper Wraps / Hardcover Case

Condition: Fine

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We specialize in the books and lithographs relating to the Perry Expedition to Japan and books on 19th century western contact with Japan and Okianwa (Loo Choo). We are actively buying and selling these items as well as many of the 19th Century Color illustrated books and illustrated newspapers. Buying and selling Kazumasa Ogawa, T. Hasegawa and Shimbi Shoin illustrated (collotypes and woodblocks) books. Baxley on the www @ http://www.baxleystamps.com/litho/0_book_pricelist.shtml

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George C. Baxley
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