A compact (6" x 8.5") and well-illustrated volume detailing the various furisode (long sleeved, formal) style of kimono. These are elaborately designed and embellished for young, unmarried women attending very formal occasions.

Colorful photos, high quality paper , and concise, informative explanations in both Japanese AND they are in English!

Published by Kyoto Shoin, this book is part of the set known is "The Art Library of Japanese Textiles", which has been out of print for over a decade.

Our volumes are like new, however - they were never sold and were well-stored.

Hardback, glossy cover and paper, about 95 pages.