Japan Ideabook. Designs from Kimono Motifs, Graphic, Floral, and Geometric

Rome, Milan: Edition Belvedere, 1987. First edition. Hardcover. vg to near fine. Folio. xvi, 95, (1) 95, (1)95 (9)pp. Original illustrated boards with red and black lettering on cover, black on spine. Decorative blue endpapers. Belvedere Design Book Fashion Textiles Graphic Designs. Vol. 25. Part I: Japan Motifs. Part II: Japan Patterns. Part III: Japan Designs. All illustrations in b/w lithographic reproductions. Part I includes more than 200 intricate, sophisticated designs, representing mainly floral and graphic motifs. Part II shows more than 500 designs with graphic motifs, produced in the majority of cases for decorative purposes, mainly by the traditional crafts. Part III shows about 350 designs with floral and graphic motifs, also produced for decorative purposes in most cases. All designs shown derive from the most intimate interrelation with Japanese art and are mainly produced by the traditional crafts. The application of these designs reaches from fabrics and textiles, Kimonos, gift wrapping paper, rice paper, book and print decoration, as well as the adornment of the most varied kinds of commercial products. Five pages of color illustrated Belvedere titles at rear. Boards with very light wear. Else in near fine condition.