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【DESCRIPTION】 Title Fukuas Publication year 1973 oop
This book was published as a pamphlet of Fukusa exhibition held in Japan.One of hard-to-find Fukusa Exhibition Books
Kakefukusa is an one for gift and was often used in Edo Period by Samurai Family.They are colored beautifully with Yuzen-dyeing techniques or embroidery.
Fukusa are square silk cloths used for the ritual cleaning of the tea scoop and the tea caddy, and for handling hot kettle or pot lids. When not in use, the fukusa is tucked into the obi, or belt of the kimono. Fukusa are most often monochromatic and unpatterned, but variations exist. There are different colours for men (usually purple) and women (orange, red), for people of different ages or skill levels, for different ceremonies and for different schools.
It contains photos(B&W) of fabulous 91 Fukusa(Kakefukuas)from Aduchi Momoyama to Meiji period.Even if you don't understand Japanese,you will enjoy this book through many photos.
Softcover approx 20pages Size approx 185cm×26cm.
If you are interested in Japanese Fukusa,this book would be a great collection for you!
【CONDITION】 This book was published 10 years ago.So slight yellowing and slight stains on the cover and pages.But it is in very good condition overall. Please see the photos to confirm the condition of this book
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