7th and 8th Century Textiles in Japan from the Shoso-in and Horyu-ji
Author: Kaneo Matsumoto
Editor: Sachio Yoshioka
Publisher: Shikosha Publishing Co., Ltd. Kyoto, Japan, 1984
251 pages, 136 color plates, additonal b & w photo illustrations, softcover

From the famous storehouse at Nara's ancient Todai-ji Temple, the Shoso-in, and Horyu-ji Temple, lavish color illustrations and accompanying text of national textile treasures.

Chapter Contents:
Plates:
Floral and Kara-hana Patterns
Variations of Kara-hana Patterns
Patterns of Beaded Medallions, Animals-under-tree Motifs and Floral Scrolls
Abstract Geometric Patterns
Pictorial Motifs and Scattered Patterns
Embroidery, Tapestry Weave, other Special Techniques
Various Jodai-gire as Originally Used

Text:
Introduction
Materials and Weaves
Patterned dyed Textiles
Identification of Horyuji and Shoso-in Textiles
Important Shoso-in Textiles
Advances in Textile Technique
Changes in Nishiki and Aya Patterns
Conclusion: From T'ang Style to Japanese Style
Explanation of Plates