New Releases by Ming-ju Sun

2 dolls and 16 elaborately embroidered robes, dresses, and tunics represent over 1,000 years of Chinese fashion history from the Tang dynasty (618907 AD) to the Republican period (19111949)."

Charming coloring book chronicles six centuries of Japanese fashion history. Warriors, exquisite court ladies, commoners, entertainers, holy men, and more, all in meticulously rendered authentic costume. 44 black-and-white illustrations.

Entertaining collection of traditional garments as well as modern Western attire for a Japanese family of four includes brightly colored kimonos plus other apparel with classic shawl collars, flowing lines, and wide sashes. Nontraditional clothing includes Western style dresses for the young daughter and trousers, sweaters and shorts for the son. Paper lanterns, fans, books, handbags, hair ornaments and other accessories complement wardrobes in a collection that will appeal to paper doll fans and anyone interested in contemporary Japanese apparel. 73 stickers.

Splendid collection of 2 figures and 16 dazzling costumes designed for traditional characters in Chinese opera. Lavishly embroidered robes, elegant headdresses, and painted faces for male and female characters.

One delightful doll, 22 appealing costumes: quilted pants suit, pinafore dresses, corduroy slacks, matching sweater and print skirt, more, plus variety of accessories. 8 plates.

Embodying an intricate blend of pattern and color, texture and composition, the Japanese kimono is a stunning garment with origins dating back to the Nara period (645?794). Its history is rich in tradition, culture, and art. Drawing her inspiration from the 18th- and 19th-century Japanese woodblock prints by such masters as Utamaro and Hiroshige, designer and fashion historian Ming-ju Sun has created this exotic collection of 26 exquisite costumes with two charming Japanese dolls to model them. The kimonos display a broad range of lovely fabrics ? from simple, practical cottons to luxurious silks and satins ? and a variety of traditional decorative elements ? geometrics, florals, stripes, checks, plaids, animals, landscapes, Japanese characters, and circular crests. All are sensitively illustrated with clean line and lush color in the style of Japanese woodcuts. This entertaining and educational paper doll collection will be a favorite with children and collectors. As a full-color survey of the Japanese kimono as an art form, the volume will be valued by costume designers, students of the history of fashion, and the many people fascinated by Japanese art and culture.

Over 90 royalty-free black-and-white illustrations offer graphic excellence of Oriental art. Peonies, wisteria, lotus, cherry and plum trees in full bloom, bamboo, birds, insects, decorative border elements, more. 94 black-and-white illustrations. Publisher''s Note.

Classic Japanese prints often focus on the beauties of trees, flowers, mountains and water; sometimes with handsomely garbed men and women included in the design. This splendid book presents beautifully flowing garden and other inspired Japanese nature designs that can be used in whole or in part for many decorative art and craft purposes. Invaluable for all artists, crafts people, designers, and art lovers.