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Design with Japanese Obi

by Diane Wiltshire

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A practical design guide to decorating with Japanese obi

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A practical design guide to decorating with Japanese obi

Japanese obi—traditional kimono sashes—are presented here as versatile decorative textiles for contemporary interiors. Organized around seven applications, the book moves from table arrangements and dining-room details to framing, fabric coverings, and methods for displaying obi on the wall. It also addresses the practical decisions behind these installations, including coordinating color, shaping the fabric, and selecting hanging accessories. Photographs of interiors in Tokyo and Washington, D.C., place the projects in lived-in home settings and show how patterned, colorful obi can function as focal points within a room.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Interior decorators interested in incorporating Japanese textiles at home
  • Crafters and design-minded readers seeking display ideas for vintage or decorative fabrics
  • Fans of textile, costume, and Japanese decorative arts

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Japanese obiInterior decorationTextile displayColor coordinationHome accessories

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Book overview

Japanese Obi or "sashes" are colorful pieces of fabric that can be used to great effect in interior decorating as well as traditional Japanese dress.

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, such as:
  • Artistic table arrangements
  • Dining room accents
  • Framing enhancements
  • Fabric coverings
These and other dramatic and innovative uses of obi in interior design and decoration 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.
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