Opulence. The Kimonos and Robes of Itchiku Kubota.

Yamanobe, Tomoyuki (Text); John Hymas; Keizo Kaneko; Takeshi Nishikawa; Kishin Shinoyama (Photographers). Opulence. The Kimonos and Robes of Itchiku Kubota. Tokyo: Kodansha International Ltd., 1984. First edition. Folio. 147, [1]pp. Original decorative stiff wrappers. Silver endpapers. Fascinating work being a visual tour de force with gorgeous color plates of Itchiku’s triumphant show in 1981, a selection of his kimono set against the backdrop of the revered Kozanji Temple in Kyoto, and new pieces photographed for the first time. Details of the intricate patterning of his kimonos and robes designed with gold and silver threads reveal how Itchiku’s unique handling of fabric and his painterly vision combine to create masterpieces of kimono and masterpieces of art. 1″ closed tear on upper front joint. Upper left part of wrappers slightly creased. Minor age toning along edges of covers and paper margin throughout. Text in English and Japanese. Wrappers in overall good, interior in very good condition. g. Softcover. (25163) $75