Bessatsu Taiyo: Japanese Textiles - A Journey into Primitive Fabrics - Published October 26, 1989 142 pages This is the dyeing and weaving edition of Heibonsha's Bessatsu Taiyo series. It carefully explains the precious primitive fabrics that have been passed down to the present day in various regions of Japan, with many photographs. Just looking at the pictures is enjoyable. A real sample of shinpu (Japanese paper fiber cloth) is also included. (See 3rd image) This is a rare and valuable book, currently listed on Amazon for ¥34,900. It has only been read once and has been stored at home. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, and it is generally in good condition. However, there is slight minor signs of use and yellowing, so please understand that it is a used item before purchasing.