{"product_id":"the-book-of-kimono-the-complete-guide-to-style-and-wear","title":"The Book of Kimono: The Complete Guide to Style and Wear","description":"This practical and attractive book makes available for the first time the basic knowledge and vocabulary needed to select and put on a kimono and obi.\n\nWhether for women or men, all kimono are cut and sewn essentially from a single pattern, but a number of variations must be considered, depending on the occasion. Guidelines are given to making these choices, and the way to dress in a kimono, from the preliminaries to tieing the bustle sash, is described in detail and fully illustrated. For women, there are formal kimono, obi and accessories, and the lightweight summer yukata; for men, the yukata and the ceremonial ensemble of kimono, haori coat and hakama skirt. Children's kimono for festive events are also described.\n\nKimono fashions have evolved over the centuries in response to varied influences. Today modern innovations are making the wearing of kimono at home and elsewhere an attractive alternative to Western garments. These are included here, along with a discussion of aesthetics, the history of the kimono, and the meaning that kimono culture can have for wearers and admirers throughout the world.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0870117858\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0870117858.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Yamanaka, Norio\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41457723637818,"sku":"DBV.0870117858.G","price":9.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0870117858-0.jpg?v=1781126922","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-book-of-kimono-the-complete-guide-to-style-and-wear","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}