Japanese Country Textiles

Japanese Country Textiles, Volume 1, provides a comprehensive study of traditional textile fabrics from Japan. Drawing from the extensive collection at the V&A Museum, the text examines the design, techniques, and social contexts of these historic works. The analysis focuses on cotton and linen fabrics created through resist-dyeing methods, featuring items such as indigo-blue futon covers and the vibrant robes of Okinawa.

This scholarly work explores the complex manufacturing processes used by weavers and dyers during the 18th and 19th centuries. By placing these textile fabrics within their historical framework, the author explains their religious, political, and economic significance. The book concludes by analyzing how these traditional Japanese country textiles survive within the mechanized and urbanized environment of modern society.