Inspirational Costuming Books
The CostumeMaker's Art: Cloaks of Fantasy, Masks of Revelation
Edited by Thom Boswell
The ultimate costuming drool book has pictures of previous masquerade winners plus some theatrical costumers. An inspirational book that costumers should have in their bookcase. This book is recommended by numerous people. If you can find it, you'll want to buy it.
Japanese
It seems like all books referring to Japanese textiles have some historical information in them. However, these books have lots of pictures, and some of the pictures are of contemporary kimono not necessarily done by Japanense masters. They are, however, inspiring to someone who might be interested in trying to create a kimono.
Beyond the Tanabata Bridge
Traditional Japanese Textiles
Edited by William Jay Rathbun
ISBN 0-500-01586-4
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 93-60436
Copyright 1993 by the Seattle Art Museum
A wonderful book with beautiful photographs. They not only cover the more popular aspects, but they include a section on the Ainu textiles. The Ainu are to Japan what the Aborigine are to Australia. A beautiful coffee table book. Recommended by Carole Parker.
Four Centuries of Fashion
Classical Kimono
From the Kyoto National Museum
ISBN 0-939117-09-6
Copyright 1997 by the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
A statement reads:
Published by the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
on the occasion of the exhbition
Four Centuries of Fashion: Classical Kimono from the Kyoto National Museum
February 5-March 23, 1997, jointly organized by the Asian Art Museum,
the Kyoto National Museum, and the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
This softbound book is probably out of print and unavailable, so if you find it, grab it. Great pictures along with the historical information. Recommended by Carole Parker.
The Kimono Inspiration
Art and Art-to-Wear in America
The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C.
Edited by Rebecca A.T. Stevens and Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada
ISBN 0-87654-598-3
Copyright 1996 The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C.
This is the book that shows historical and contemporary kimono. Recommended by Carole Parker.
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