青幻舎 SEIGENSHA Art Publishing

Throughout the Edo Period of Japan's history (1603-1868), the kimono excelled as a preferred fashion of Japanese women, rising to enjoy stellar popularity that cut across the borders of social class or standing. This type of sample book, a publication that compiled kimono patterns, was as so-called "fashion books," which were used by women visiting kimono fabric shops to select speci c patterns from the examples listed for their orders. This book provide a precious glimpse into the changing patterns used in Edo Period kimono styles.