Kawade Shobo Shinsha will release the new edition of 'Antique Lace' by Keiko Ichikawa on March 26, 2026. It introduces over 200 antique laces from the 16th to 20th centuries.
Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will release 'Antique Lace New Edition: Beautiful and Delicate Handwork from the 16th to the 20th Centuries' (tax-included price 3,300 yen) by Keiko Ichikawa on March 26, 2026.
Throughout the 500 years of history, various laces have been nurtured depending on the era and region.
This book introduces more than 200 antique laces selected based on beauty and rarity. It features laces from many countries such as Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Ireland.
You can fully enjoy the variations of lace designs, such as floral designs like roses, marguerites, and violets, figures and animals, regular geometric patterns, and archaic patterns hiding mysteries, and enjoy it as one of the sources of inspiration for handmade crafts and fashion.
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FAQ
When is the new edition of "Antique Lace" scheduled for release and what is its tax‑included price in yen?
The book is scheduled to be released on March 26, 2026, and its tax‑included price is 3,300 yen.
Which publishing company based in Shinjuku‑ku, Tokyo, is releasing the new lace book and who serves as its representative director?
Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. in Shinjuku‑ku, Tokyo is publishing the book, and the representative director is Yu Onodera.
Who authored the new "Antique Lace" edition and what is the complete title that spans the 16th to the 20th centuries?
The author is Keiko Ichikawa, and the full title is "Antique Lace New Edition: Beautiful and Delicate Handwork from the 16th to the 20th Centuries."
How many antique lace collections are featured in the new edition and from which European countries are examples drawn?
The edition showcases more than 200 antique lace collections, featuring examples from Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Ireland.
What varieties of lace designs are highlighted in the book and how are they suggested as inspiration for handmade crafts and fashion?
The book highlights floral designs such as roses, marguerites, and violets, figures and animals, regular geometric patterns, and archaic mysterious patterns, all presented as sources of inspiration for handmade crafts and fashion.