Japanese Obi or "sashes" are colorful pieces of fabric that can be used to great effect in interior decorating as well as traditional Japanese dress. In Design with Japanese Obi; the authors present the obi as it is being used in interiors today; demonstrating simple yet striking techniques for making these exquisite kimono sashes the centerpiece of any rooms decor. The focus is on seven key uses for obi that are applicable to nearly any setting imaginable; such as: Artistic table arrangements Dining room accents Framing enhancements Fabric coverings These and other dramatic and innovative uses of obi in interior design and decoration are presented along with such essentials as color coordination; fabric shaping; and accessories for hanging obi. The vivid photographs in this book present some of the most elegant interiors the authors have found; from Tokyo to Washington D.C.; and show the obi being used in todays homes to create a sumptuous; refined; and modern ambiance.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Hollywood has interesting HistoryBy CustomerFills in a lot of missing facts about things you have heard about.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very insightful look into organized crime!By bonfireblondieThis author sure did his research. Tons of it. Wow. talk about six degrees of separation.... of crime. that is. I knew that politics and the mob might be connected. but who knew how much?And throw in Hollywood. What a mix. When I was a kid a friend told me his father said the Mafia owns the gum machines. I didnt understand what that meant at the time.I cant say I was naive. but I now realize how much deeper all the corruption goes. I knew about the Kennedys but Ronald Reagans administration connected to crooks? Say it aint so! And poor Marilyn Monroe. Frank was not a nice guy. Heck. all of Hollywood was and is under the crime thumb. The mob and movie stars. Who to trust anymore?Money and crime go together and even though it isnt the strong arm gangster types. its still crime. white collar criminal enterprise I guess youd call it. Its a bit dismaying. More crime corruption than I knew about. Nothing but crooks. Dont these people have a conscience. oh yeah. its only business. isnt it? Very insightful and educating read! Highly recommended.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A good book that was well researched and writtenBy ruger4A good book that was well researched and written.It holds your interest to the end.A lot is rehash but other things written I heard for the first time.Makes you wonder why people idolize celebrities yet they would not let the same celebrities around their children.
