{"title":"Jenny Hall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJenny Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into arts and culture, delving beneath the surface of traditional aesthetics to reveal deeper narratives. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eJapan beyond the Kimono\u003c\/em\u003e, invite readers to appreciate the rich, often overlooked aspects of cultural identity and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a thoughtful voice, Hall’s books illuminate the connections between history, art, and society. They appeal to readers curious about cultural studies and those seeking to broaden their understanding of global artistic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japan-beyond-the-kimono-by-jenny-hall-9781350095427","title":"Japan beyond the Kimono","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ancient city of Kyoto, contemporary artisans and designers are using heritage techniques and traditional clothing aesthetics to reinvent \u003ci\u003ewafuku\u003c\/i\u003e (Japanese clothing, including kimono) for modern life. \u003ci\u003eJapan beyond the Kimono\u003c\/i\u003e explores these shifts, highlighting developments in the Kyoto fashion industry such as its integration of digital weaving and printing techniques and the influence of social media on fashion distribution systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough case studies of designers, artisans, and retailers, Jenny Hall provides a comprehensive picture of the reasons behind the production and consumption of these rejuvenated fashion goods. She argues that conceptualisations of Japanese tradition include innovation and change, which is vital to understanding how Japanese cultural heritage is both sustained and evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEssential reading for students and scholars of fashion, anthropology, and Japanese studies, Jenny Hall’s sensory ethnography is the first of its kind. It describes the lived experiences of people in the Kyoto textiles industry, explaining the renewal of traditional techniques and styles, and placing them both within contexts such as transnational ‘craftscapes’ and fast or slow fashion systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471028076780,"sku":"9781350095427","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350095427-japan-beyond-the-kimono.jpg?v=1775230741"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jenny-hall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}