Design With Japanese Obi

by Kanagawa, Diane Wiltshire; Wiltshire, Ann; Wiltshire, Diane

• ISBN13: 9780804820707
• ISBN10: 0804820708
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-06-01
• Publisher: Tuttle Pub

Summary

In Design with Japanese Obi, the authors present the obi as it is being used in interiors today, demonstrating simple yet striking techniques for making these exquisite kimono sashes the centerpiece of any room's decor. The focus is on seven key uses for obi that are applicable to nearly any setting imaginable: artistic table arrangements, dining room accents, framing enhancements, and fabric coverings.
These and other dramatic and innovative uses of obi in interior design are presented along with such essentials as color coordination, fabric shaping, and accessories for hanging obi. The vivid photographs in this book present some of the most elegant interiors the authors have found, from Tokyo to Washington, D.C., and show the obi being used in today's homes to create a sumptuous, refined, and modern ambiance.

Author Biography

Diane Wiltshire is a buyer for East West Antiques.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 7
Introduction	p. 9
Table Art	p. 13
Dining Accents	p. 23
Framing Highlights	p. 33
Draping Effects	p. 43
Hanging Displays	p. 51
Furniture Complements	p. 57
Fabric Coverings	p. 75
History of the Obi	p. 89
Weaves, Dyes, Stitches	p. 91
Types of Obi	p. 94
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