Sarasa Woodblock Patterns
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Sarasa Woodblock Patterns by Sachio Yoshioka
Sarasa is decorated cotton cloth, either printed or hand-painted. Developed in India two thousand years ago, sarasa arrived in Japan after the sixteenth century, where it had an enormous artistic influence. This volume features Indian and Persian woodblock print designs and exquisite Persian textiles. In Japan, sarasa is used for everything from common wrapping cloths and futon covers to sophisticated obi for kimono. The Shikosha Design Library is prepared under the supervision of Sachio Yoshioka, a fifth generation Kyoto dyer and frequent writer on dyeing techniques and the use of color.
Born in Kyoto in 1946. 5th-generation Kyoto dyer dedicated to natural dyes and the reintroduction of traditional Japanese colors and dyes. Has written frequently on dyeing techniques and color usage. www.sachio-yoshioka.com
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781933330594 |
| ISBN 10 | 1933330597 |
| Title | Sarasa Woodblock Patterns |
| Author | Sachio Yoshioka |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Stone Bridge Press |
| Year published | 2007-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 120 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |