Kimono
A Modern History
Distributed for Reaktion Books
272 pages
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125 color plates, 15 halftones
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7 1/2 x 9 4/5
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© 2014
- Contents
- Review Quotes
Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction
1. The Foundations of a Kimono Fashion Industry
2. Modernizing the Kimono
3. Shopping for Kimonos, Shaping Identities
4. The Kimono Ideal Migrates West
5. Kimono Designers
6. Everyday and Extraordinary, Then and Now
References
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Afterword
List of Illustrations
Index
1. The Foundations of a Kimono Fashion Industry
2. Modernizing the Kimono
3. Shopping for Kimonos, Shaping Identities
4. The Kimono Ideal Migrates West
5. Kimono Designers
6. Everyday and Extraordinary, Then and Now
References
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Afterword
List of Illustrations
Index
Review Quotes
John T. Carpenter, Metropolitan Museum of Art
“The gorgeous, vividly colored, and visually witty designs of the traditional Japanese garment referred to in modern times as kimono, things to wear,’ are the subject of this groundbreaking study. Through her insightful analysis of textile design, fabrics, dyes, designers, workshops, and distribution systems, the late Terry Satsuki Milhaupt has offered insights into the complex cultural and social history of modern Japan, with an emphasis on the shaping of national identity through the encounter with the West. Contextualizing the history of kimono in an era of rapid industrialization, this profusely illustrated volume also charts the evolving status and roles of women in Japanese society.”
Boston Globe
“The kimono has long been a symbol of Asian femininity and Japan’s national identity. In the profusely illustrated Kimono: A Modern History (Reaktion), Terry Satsuki Milhaupt, one of the world’s leading experts in Japanese textiles, offers insights into the culture of modern Japan as well as the evolving status of women. . . . Is the kimono art? Is it fashion? It’s both, and much more.”
Sharon S. Takeda, Los Angeles County Museum of Art
“Kimono: A Modern History is a well-researched and engaging analysis of the multifaceted history of the kimono. Terry Satsuki Milhaupt’s examination of the local and global elements of the kimono and its enduring legacy into the twenty-first century is an important addition to the literature on Japanese art and design.”
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