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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.
Design with Japanese Obi abound with ideas and examples for the obi as a dynamic element in any home décor. From table settings to wall art, from pillow covers to free-standing sculptures, the ways in which the obi can complement interior design are virtually unlimited.
This beautifully illustrated book features over one hundred full-color photographs that present the obi in varied settings – entrance halls, dining rooms, bedrooms, and more – and includes appendixes that highlight obi history, detail the making of obi, and offer tips for buyers.
• Paperback
• 96 pages
• Over 100 full-color photographs
• Authors: Diane Wiltshire & Ann Wiltshire
About the Authors: Diane Wiltshire & Ann Wiltshire
Diane Wiltshire, during thirteen years in Japan, decorated the homes of numerous Japanese and Westerners, experimenting with using obi in new and exciting ways. As a buyer for East West Antiques in Mississippi, Diane visits auctions, warehouses, and shrine sales throughout Japan, always searching for unique and beautiful obi. She is perhaps best known for her guidebook, Japan for Kids.
Ann Wiltshire started her business, East West Antiques, together with her daughter Diane in 1984. Today the company carries a large selection of fine Japanese obi and accessories, and has an international clientele. An acknowledged expert in the field, she lectures frequently on the obi at various museums and elsewhere, and was a featured speaker at the Asian Arts and Lecture Series presented by Gump’s department store in San Francisco. |
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