This is the catalog for the exhibition "50 Years of Appliqué Art: Ayako Miyawaki Memorial Exhibition" held in 1997-98. This is a collection of works by Ayako Miyawaki, a pioneer of Japanese appliqué artists. She was a rare artist who gained international recognition for her works rooted in the Japanese climate. It features representative works from her early to late periods, arranged chronologically. Her own writings about her works are included. At the end of the book, there is also "My Appliqué - The Joy of Creation" by Miyawaki, which includes her appliqué diaries, colored paper diaries, a chronology, production scenes, and writings about her creative process. Published by The Asahi Shimbun Company. There are minor dents on the upper part of the back cover, slight scuffs on the corners, and natural signs of aging, but these should not interfere with reading or viewing the contents. Please check the condition in the images (please forgive any oversights). As this is an item from that era, it is a home-stored item, so please understand this before purchasing. [Priced at the lowest possible amount] #RaydayHandicrafts Art book, Art, Handicrafts, Art, Handmade, Textile, Embroidery, Sewing, Collection of works, 83D7