Stunning, large album with hand-painted obi designs for kimono produced for the 6th prefectural design awards
[Japan] An album containing 99 impressive, hand-drawn and coloured designs for kimono sashes (obi) that appear to have been produced for a prefectural design competition. The final leaf is dated 1912 and the name Miyake Seijiro is written on the rear cover.
Artist/s unknown. Presumably Kyoto. 32 x 46.3cm.
In very good condition with minor age wear and some minor loss to corners of some designs but nothing serious. b37031830
