In the early twentieth century from the Taisho era to the early Showa era in Japan Japanese
culture was very much influenced by Western art and design movement. Consequently large
numbers of kimono were produced in loud colors and patterns aimed at the fashionable 'modern
girl' consumer. Changes in silk production at this time created a plethora of a new silk -
which is called Meisen a reeled silk made from damaged cocoons. Meisen kimono were relatively
cheap tough and attractive and millions of them were produced in the Taisho and Showa
eras.This book introduces colorful and dynamic patterns of Meisen kimonos categorized in
patterns and motifs that are very much different from authentic kimono patterns in former
periods. Some paintings or illustrations depicting beautiful kimono girlsare also shown in this
book.Excellent book for kimono lovers and also will be a great reference for fashion and
graphic designers.
