Opulence: The Kimonos and Robes of Itchiku Kubota - Fujikawaguchiko, Japan - There's a Book About It on Waymarking.com

The book: Opulence: The Kimonos and Robes of Itchiku Kubota by Itchiku Kubota, Emma Farber (Translator) – English and Japanese Edition – Paperback – January 1, 1984.

From Amazon: "Looks at the works of a modern Japanese textile designer who incorporates sixteenth century dyeing techniques into his luxurious kimonos." (visit link)

"After rediscovering a traditional technique for dying kimono, Itchiku Kubota made it his life's work to design and create a collection of kimono that is unparalleled in Japan. The museum in the Fuji Five Lakes area is also undoubtedly one of the world's most remarkable museums devoted to textiles.

The Itchiku Kubota Art Museum is well known for its beautiful collection of kimono, but the first thing you'll notice as you enter the grounds of the museum is its garden. Visit in early November, when the contrast of dark green bamboo with fire-red Japanese maple leaves is quite remarkable.

As colorful as the garden is, however, nothing can prepare you for the profusion of colors on display in the museum's main exhibit. You will want to linger in the main exhibit hall to look at the fine details of each magnificent kimono on display." (visit link)

ISBN Number: 9780870116360 Author(s): Itchiku Kubota

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