More than 30 illustrations to color depict women in traditional garb enhanced by intricate prints of cherry blossoms, bamboo, birds, and other figures. Perforated pages are printed on one side only. Previously published as Japanese Kimono Designs Coloring Book.

This unique design treasury, consisting of lavish full-color pictures of a vibrant array of kimonos, is reproduced directly from two rare and costly original portfolios.

These ready-to-color illustrations perfectly capture the timeless beauty of traditional Japanese art and design. Thirty-one intricate illustrations draw inspiration from kimono and fabric patterns, Ukiyo-e and Edo period paintings and woodblock prints, lanterns and parasols, Shoji screens and window latticework, vintage matchbox art, and more. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Japanese Designs and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Kimono Design: An Introduction to Textiles and Patterns uses hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information on colors, fabrics and embellishments to paint a portrait of Japanese culture, art and thought. Lavish classical patterns, sweeping scenes, and the many motifs that have been woven, dyed, painted or embroidered into these textiles reveal a reflectiveness, a sense of humor, and an appreciation of exquisite beauty that is uniquely Japanese. Organized according to motifs traditionally associated with each season of the year, Kimono Design interprets the kimono's special language as expressed in depictions of: Flowers and grasses Birds and other animals Symbols of power, luck and prestige Land-and-seascapes scenes from literature, history and daily life scenes of travel and the Japanese concept of other lands and many others… Extensive notes on all the motifs demonstrate how the kimono reflects changing times and a sense of the timeless. Information on jewelry, hairpins and other accessories is scattered throughout to give a fuller sense of the Japanese art of dress. This is a volume that Japanophiles, historians, artists and designers will all cherish.

細密で美しい京都のきものがぬりえに。色をぬったら切り離して作品として飾れます。京友禅の典型的な図案の解説、制作工程も英文併記で紹介。両観音開きの特大ぬりえ、長さ70センチ超の桜花図案も収録。

Japanese kimonos are wearable art. Celebrating the patterns and motifs adorning the traditional costumes, 30 ready-to-color illustrations present kimono-clad figures awash in pastoral scenes and wandering abstracts.

Kimonos have long been one of Japan's most exciting wardrobe elements for many centuries, and continues to be today. From the highly refined estates in Tokyo to the Geisha houses of Kyoto; from Yakuza chic to Harajuku street; while taking daily strolls along city sidewalks or attending the extravagant events and religious festivals, the output of the kimono ateliers have dazzled the eyes of on lookers. This adult coloring book is a dynamic and generously illustrated portraiture of these enormously talented kimono artist and designers of ancient Japan, breathing new life into old designs and exploring their traditional craftsmanship and handiwork.