Vintage Japanese Summer Kimono & Sewing Pattern Book | Shufu no Tomo Supplement | c. 1950s tea Crafted from water-repellent nylon woven

Crafted from water-repellent nylon woven in Ishikawa Prefecture

squared-off top edge

or hand towels when on the go

this globally renowned yarn is inspired by the colors of nature

Vintage Japanese Summer Kimono & Sewing Pattern Book | Shufu no Tomo Supplement | c. 1950s tea Crafted from water-repellent nylon wovenVintage Japanese sewing and fashion booklet issued as a special supplement to Shufu no Tomo (Housewife's Friend) magazine. This beautifully illustrated mid century guide features summer kimono and yukata styles, full color fashion plates, sewing patterns, garment construction diagrams, and traditional dressmaking instructions. A wonderful piece of postwar Japanese fashion history and graphic design, ideal for collectors of vintage sewing books, kimono