This book offers a comprehensive survey of some of the rarest brocades from Japan, dating from 1400 to 1812 AD. With stunning visuals and detailed descriptions, the book presents an unforgettable journey into the cultural heritage of Japan's weaving industry. This book is intended for art and history lovers, fashion designers, and anyone who wishes to explore Japan's rich textile legacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.