Mostly an art book. Although it's old, the thick paper keeps it in very good condition overall. You can use it as a reference with photos for Taisho Modern kimono styling, columns, and Showa era kimono and hairstyles. There are many color illustrations, making it a visual book just to look at. "Showa Modern Kimono: Styling Techniques Learned from Lyrical Paintings" Keiko Nakamura / Yayoi Museum Price: ¥1600 + tax Published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha ※2011 New Edition ☆ Featured Artists Yumeji Takehisa, Kasho Takabatake, Koji Fukiya, Masao Kato, and many others #KeikoNakamura #Keiko_Nakamura #YayoiMuseum #book #Lifestyle/Household Taisho Roman Taisho Roman Showa Retro Drawing Material Meiji Culture Illustration Material Antique Kimono Retro Kimono Coordination Visual Book Art Book Photo Album