Japan Style Publisher / Louise Saxton and conservators reveal the history

and conservators reveal the history behind over 200 works of fashion while also addressing their fragility and ephemerality

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This major new survey draws on the exceptional collections of London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and explores tradition and innovation across the history and geography of silk production

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Japan Style Publisher / Louise Saxton and conservators reveal the historyThe authoritative and wide ranging visual essay on the aesthetics of Japan, a classic volume now back in print with a stunning new cover design Japan style is an aesthetic recognizable to everyone: a beautifully displayed flower, an elegant piece of calligraphy, or a simple rock garden, yet it is also difficult to define. Written by one of the worlds most respected scholars of Japanese art and culture, this book does just that. Illustrated with over