Author: Yodogawa Taisuke.
Title: [Suwae Kokorozashi Iku?].
Description: Kyoto, Uchida 1932 (Showa 7). 20x26cm, introductory leaf and 48 leaves, each with two mounted colour designs and tissue guards, card with colophon; loose as issued in wooden box with brocade lid and integral folding cloth case. Title label on the front board nibbled, some spotting or browning of the tissue guards barely affecting the mounts. ¶ A deluxe, very Kyoto refined, album of textile designs. The introductory leaf indicates that eight artists are responsible for the designs. These designs are not dramatic, they are autumnal and tasteful, beautifully printed, and texture is part of the process.

Keywords: applied art design textiles c20th Japan pattern books