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The World of Rõzome: Wax-Resist Textiles of Japan
by B. Sterling Benjamin
The first work of its kind to appear in any language, The World Of
Rõzome throws open a door on a world where innovative artists are creating a new tradition from the fragments of an ancient art. This book contains 17 interviews with contemporary artists and Masters
responsible for the process's revival. Styles are diverse, methods and materials unconventional, incorporating sprayed and rolled wax, synthetic wax and photographic serigraphy. An informative process
section outlines materials needed, advanced methods of applying wax and dye, wax formulas, pigment application, setting of dyes and removal of wax from fabric. 223 pages, 80 colour photos, paperback, 9¼
X 12".
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$72.95
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Shibori: The Inventive Art of Japanese
Shaped Resist Dyeing
Tradition - Techniques - Innovation
by Yoshiko Wada, Mary Dellogg Rice and Jane Barton
Extremely detailed instruction. "This handsomely produced volume
takes on the ambitious task of documenting and preserving these traditional fabric decoration techniques, and succeeds admirably..."—American Craft. "The colour plates are spectacular...There is no
better nor more beautiful book on the subject"— Craft International. 302 pages, 48 colour photos, line drawings, paperback, 8¾ X 12".
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$72.95
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Shibori - The art of fabric tying, folding, pleating and dyeing
by Elfriede Moller
This book adapts traditional shibori techniques to contemporary methods and
modern fabrics. Good instruction on many designing techniques. 64 pgs, colour, paperback, 8 X 10¼".
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$18.95
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Memory on Cloth: Shibori Now
by Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada
This long awaited sequel to Shibori: The Inventive Art bible of Shibori introduces the
work of 40 contemporary artists, including fabric designers, textile artists and designers of wearable art - a truly magnificent book. 216 pages, 9 X 11.75", 150 color photos, 50 black and white
photos, 30 line illustrations, glossary, index, hardback.
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$121.95
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Make Your Own Japanese Clothes
by John Marshall
Simple sewing—no zippers, darts or buttonholes—just pure comfort. The first pattern book to feature 15 Japanese versatile garments, from kimonos to haori jackets, or roomy slacks and split-toed
socks. Follow the authentic Japanese sewing methods or simple modern ones. Pattern layouts, fabric suggestions and sizing instructions are included with each project. Wonderful simple lines for surface
designs. 128 pages, 18 colour plates, illustrations & multi sized patterns, paperback, 7 X 10".
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$42.95
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Textile Art of Japan
by Yang and Narasin
A richly illustrated introduction to the bewitching textiles of Japan. Chapters on the history of
the Kimono and Obi, dyed textiles - Aizome (indigo dyeing), Shibori (Tie-Dyeing), Yuzen (paste resist dyeing), Katazome (stencil dyeing), Bingata (stencil dyeing of Okinawa), Tsutsugaki (freehand paste
resist dyeing) and many woven and needlework techniques. 144 pages, 129 colour pages, paperback, 10.25 X 8.50".
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$39.95
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