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【DESCRIPTION】 This is a Japanese book entirely on Inigo dyeing. Title The world of AI(Indigo)-living blue- Publication year 1994
When this book was published,the original price was approx 250.Deluxe edition.Out of print
It contains 100 works with the technique of Indigo dyeing such as Kimono,Obi.
Indigo dye is dye with a distinctive blue color (see indigo). The chemical compound that constitutes the indigo dye is called indigotin. The ancients extracted the natural dye from several species of plant as well as one of the two famous Phoenician sea snails, but nearly all indigo produced today is synthetic. In Japan, indigo became especially important in the Edo period when it was forbidden to use silk, so the Japanese began to import and plant cotton. It was difficult to dye the cotton fiber except with indigo. Many years later the use of indigo is very much appreciated as a color for the summer Kimono Yukata, as the blue sea and the nature are recalled on this traditional clothing.
This book contains beautiful photos of fabulous traditional Japanese style Kimono. Even if you don't understand Japanese, you will enjoy this book through many photos.
If you are interested in JAPANESE KIMONO, this book would be a great collection for you!
【CONDITION】 This book was published 13 years ago,so slightyellowing,stains and wears on the cover and pages.But it is in good condition overall. Please see below photos to confirm the condition of this book.
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