The Art of ise paper patterns

The patterns of the Japanese Kimono consist of woven or dyed patterns. Most of the dye patterns have been manufactured by traditional ways of carefully prepared pattern paper. Shown is the outstanding technique of Japanese pattern paper engraving. No other credits available.

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Credits

production company

Sakura Motion Pictures

Duration

00:30:00:00

Production places

Japan

Production dates

1974

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

014492

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Dyes and dyeing

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kimonos

Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Japan

Crafts & Visual Arts → Dyes and dyeing

Crafts & Visual Arts → Kimonos

Short films

Short films → Short films - Japan

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Japan, 1974

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