| Cotton & Indigo from Japan Contributor(s): Duryea Wong, Teresa (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764353519 ISBN-13: 9780764353512 Publisher: Schiffer Craft OUR PRICE: $31.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Fiber Arts & Textiles - Art | Asian - Japanese |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.8" W x 11.2" (2.40 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: More than 300 colorful photos and behind-the-scenes details reveal the fascinating story of Japan's cotton and indigo, and their enormous contribution to fiber arts worldwide. Learn how Japan and its top fabric designers, quilters, scientists, and artists combine tradition and high tech to weave the thread, fabrics, and stunning designs that are so coveted in today's fiber art world. Take a tour of Japan's elite textile printing mills to understand why Japan is considered the world's finest producer of quilting cotton. Learn where all this cotton comes from, and its close connection to another prized plant, indigo. Dozens of beautiful fabric designs and quilts by Shizuko Kuroha, Keiko Goke, Yoshiko Jinzenji, Yoko Saito, and others are featured, as well as cotton and indigo folk textiles through the ages. This journey gives a deeper understanding of the connection between contemporary textile art and Japan's cotton, indigo, and traditions. |
Contributor Bio(s): Duryea Wong, Teresa: - Teresa Duryea Wong researches, writes, and lectures widely, and has made many trips to Japan to follow the story of cotton and indigo. She is a Bybee Scholar and holds a master's degree from Rice University. www.teresaduryeawong.com |