--- product_id: 148270671 title: "Textiles of Japan: The Thomas Murray Collection" price: "AR$540712" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/148270671-textiles-of-japan-the-thomas-murray-collection store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Textiles of Japan: The Thomas Murray Collection **Price:** AR$540712 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Textiles of Japan: The Thomas Murray Collection - **How much does it cost?** AR$540712 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/148270671-textiles-of-japan-the-thomas-murray-collection) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From rugged Japanese firemen's ceremonial robes and austere rural work-wear to colorful, delicately-patterned cotton kimonos, this lavishly illustrated volume explores Japan's rich tradition of textiles.Textiles are an eloquent form of cultural expression and of great importance in the daily life of a people, as well as in their rituals and ceremonies. The traditional clothing and fabrics featured in this book were made and used in the islands of the Japanese archipelago between the late 18th and the mid 20th century. The Thomas Murray collection featured in this book includes daily dress, work-wear, and festival garb and follows the Arts and Crafts philosophy of the Mingei Movement, which saw that modernization would leave behind traditional art forms such as the hand-made textiles used by country people, farmers, and fisherman. It presents subtly patterned cotton fabrics, often indigo dyed from the main islands of Honshu and Kyushu, along with garments of the more remote islands: the graphic bark cloth, nettle fiber, and fish skin robes of the aboriginal Ainu in Hokkaido and Sakhalin to the north, and the brilliantly colored cotton kimonos of Okinawa to the far south. Numerous examples of these fabrics, photographed in exquisite detail, offer insight into Japan's complex textile history as well as inspiration for today's designers and artists. This volume explores the range and artistry of the country's tradition of fiber arts and is an essential resource for anyone captivated by the Japanese aesthetic. Review: Wonderful - Such a wonderful book. I have no words. It's about all the techniques Japanese masters resorted to in order to craft and dye kimonos. It's an incredible resource of both visual and descriptive information! Review: Great book ...in every sense. - A huge and heavy book which gives interesting detail on various traditions, fabrics, patterns and embellishments of 'the people of the earth, and the natural materials they work with to make something that is both beautiful and useful'. The illustrations are wonderful, many being full page, or even double page fold-outs. Will provide much enjoyment and inspiration. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #725,002 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,180 in Antiques & Collectables (Books) #2,449 in Photography Books #3,775 in Design & Fashion (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 72 Reviews | ## Images ![Textiles of Japan: The Thomas Murray Collection - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1XcBHdydzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful *by C***N on 23 July 2020* Such a wonderful book. I have no words. It's about all the techniques Japanese masters resorted to in order to craft and dye kimonos. It's an incredible resource of both visual and descriptive information! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book ...in every sense. *by M***W on 17 April 2023* A huge and heavy book which gives interesting detail on various traditions, fabrics, patterns and embellishments of 'the people of the earth, and the natural materials they work with to make something that is both beautiful and useful'. The illustrations are wonderful, many being full page, or even double page fold-outs. Will provide much enjoyment and inspiration. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very thorough and wonderful representations of the textiles. *by R***R on 13 August 2022* Worth the cost for content and photos but maybe better as a two volume set, as it's very heavy. ## Frequently Bought Together - Textiles of Japan: The Thomas Murray Collection - Japanese Dress in Detail: The Feminine Ideal --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/148270671-textiles-of-japan-the-thomas-murray-collection](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/148270671-textiles-of-japan-the-thomas-murray-collection) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-09-07*