The koto is the most important of Japanese musical instruments
Tag: Japanese theme
Japanese culture of the 19th and early 20th century. Culture, arts and crafts, customs, mythology, religion and everyday life.
The Osuwa Park at Nagasaki, Japan.
Gardens are supposed to symbolise abstract ideas, such as peace, chastity, old age, etc.
Old Kaga porcelain. Polychromatic bottles. Japan.
Double gourd-shaped Bottles, of fine polychromatic ware of old Kaga porcelain
Yoshiwara. Lives of famous courtesans, Japan.
The History of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku. Geisha and Courtesan Life in Old Tokyo.
Bowl of the finest quality of Kaga ware, Japan.
The bowl of red and gold Kaga ware, is one of the finest and most beautiful pieces of the manufacture which has been brought to this country.
Japanese shoes. Historical shoe styles around 1900.
The variety of Japanese shoe shapes and designs is mainly tailored to the weather conditions and the wearer’s profession.
Utagawa Toyokuni. Master of the Ukiyo-e style.
A brilliant artist of high repute in his day. Some of his prints, especially the earlier ones, are of distinguished quality.
Kaga ceramics. Vases and bottle. Japan.
Vases and bottle made from Kaga ceramics.
A bowl (hachi), Ko-kutani, Kaga Japan
Work of Tamora Gonzayemon. Painted by Kuzumi Moriage. Nine of the sixteen Rakan. 17th century.
Hitzen: Arita ceramic. Old Japan wares.
Pair of Temple lamps (toro), of porcelain. Bowl (hachi), of porcelain. Made for native users.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com