Publisher's Synopsis
A popular kimono design, roses can be worn in all seasons. Learn more about the beauty of this treasured flower in Japanese culture. The textiles using roses are special in kimono—usually each flower pattern has a specific season to be worn, but roses can be worn in all seasons. The rose's eclectic types of patterns are appealing to everyone and often feature elegant, sophisticated, and gorgeous designs. Selected by a kimono professional, Ranko Nagata, Roses: Japanese Style Textile Design Books introduces more than 650 kimono textiles created with different methods of dyeing, stitching, and weaving.
