by TamaraKHareven (Author)
The makers of obi, the elegant and costly sash worn over kimono in Japan, belong to an endangered species. Tamara Hareven integrates historical research with intensive life history interviews to reveal the relationships among family, work, and community in this highly specialized occupation.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 367
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 24 Jan 2003
ISBN 10: 0520228189
ISBN 13: 9780520228184