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The Silk Weavers of Kyoto: Family and Work in a Changing Traditional Industry
The Silk Weavers of Kyoto Family and Work in a Changing Traditional Industry
Author: Tamara K. Hareven
The makers of obi, the elegant and costly sash worn over kimono in Japan, belong to an endangered species. These families of manufacturers, weavers, and other craftspeople centered in the Nishijin weaving district of Kyoto have practiced their demanding craft for generations. In recent decades, however, as a result of declining markets for kimon...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780520228177
ISBN-10: 0520228170
Publication Date: 11/4/2002
Pages: 367
Edition: 1
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Publisher: University of California Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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