A Mirror of Japanese Ornament nature lover

nature lover

western art

Khalid ibn al-Walid

This book is an inexhaustible source of novel

Here is apparel that clothed inhabitants of Far East kingdoms

A Mirror of Japanese Ornament nature loverRendered from a rare 1915 five volume set, this all encompassing design treasury captures the graceful beauty of traditional Japanese motifs. These 100 full color plates many with multiple images range from ornate florals and elegant cranes to dragons and Buddhas, and from Silk Road imports to Edo style textile patterns. A veritable grammar of Japanese ornament, this compilation includes an Introduction, Chronology, and Bibliography, as well as