Rare Japanese Embroidery by Kikuko Miyake

Title Traditional Japanese Embroidery with Classical Designs w/patterns
Author Kikuko Miyake,who published a book,entitled Kogin Embroidery
Publication year 1963
Out-of-print

This is a rare Japanese Embroidery book by Kikuo Miyake.Also she is familiar with Japanese Kogin Embroidery.

In the preface of this Book,Kikuko Miyake says,"Embroidery works in this book are mainly based on Classic Japanese Designs,which are fabulous Cultural Heritage our ancestors had created.I have tried to make highly motivated works so that the beauty of classics from Heian Period to Late Edo period fit for the modern age"

Photo Section 1~70pages
Patterns section 71page~170pages

This book contains many photos of fabulous Traditional Japanese style embroidery and detailed explanation of how to sewn.Even if you don't understand Japanese, you will enjoy this book through many photos.

Size approx 18.5cmx25.5cm w/2 pieces of large pattern sheets
Approx. 170pages

-CONDITION-
This book was published 45 years ago. So stains,yellowing and wear on te cover and pages.But it is in good condition overallfor its age.
Please see the photos to confirm the condition of this book.