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The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery by Shizuko Kusano showcases the art of this talented embroidery artist. She introduces the various processes through which her work is created and gives us a glimpse into the world of Japanese embroidery and traditional kimono.
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| The Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery |
IntroductionThe Fine Art of Kimono Embroidery showcases the art of the talented embroidery artist Shizuka Kusano. Kusano's canvases are kimono, obi and tapestries on which she created extraordinary compositions in brilliant color and subtle tones, with a rich contrast in textures. Her themes are drawn from Japanese poetry, literature and art, as well as traditional seasonally-oriented motifs such as trees, flowers, birds and streams. Working exclusively with silk threads and fabric and delicately balancing the use of space in her composition, Kusano's designs achieve the sophistication for which the best Japanese art is known. Selected works are shown here in full color with explanatory captions, while a separate section covers the primary techniques used to create each piece. In addition, Kusano writes about how she came to be interested in embroidery and how she developed her art and provides commentary on her themes and inspirations. She also includes an essay on the history of embroidery in Japan from the time it was introduced into the country from China in the sixth century up until the present. Kusano's insight and fresh perspective on this unique art will inspire embroidery enthusiasts, textile collector and art lovers worldwide.
About the AuthorShizuka Kusano is one of the best-known textile artists in Japan today, regularly appearing on television and in magazines. She studied French embroidery under Takiko Moriyama and Japanese embroidery under Masaaki Niwa, and now teaches her art at several venues, including the Tokyo American Club. She has held around thirty solo exhibitions over the past five years and has five books published in Japan. The Fine Art of Japanese Kimono Embroidery is her first book in English.
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