{"title":"Vintage and Rare Finds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kasouhidenshuu-家相秘傳集-上下-vol-1-2-by-matsuura-kinkaku-松浦琴鶴","title":"Kasouhidenshuu (家相秘傳集 上下), Vol 1 \u0026 2, by Matsuura Kinkaku (松浦琴鶴)","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKasouhidenshuu (家相秘\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e傳\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e集)\u003c\/strong\u003e, authored by \u003cstrong\u003eMatsuura Kinkaku (松浦琴鶴), \u003c\/strong\u003eis a significant work in the realm of traditional Japanese architectural philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two-volume collection delves into \u003cstrong\u003eKasou (家相)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a practice akin to Chinese feng shui, focusing on the auspicious design and arrangement of homes and buildings. Shown here is Volume 1 of the collection, \u003c\/span\u003epublished by Bunseido (文盛堂) in 1936 (昭和十一年).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatsuura Kinkaku, born in Osaka during the late Edo period, was a prolific writer who contributed extensively to Japanese architectural and spiritual literature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eKasouhidenshuu\u003c\/strong\u003e, he combines eloquent prose with detailed graphics and diagrams, offering insights into the art of spatial arrangement to promote harmony and well-being within living spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a very old set in good vintage condition, minor discolorations throughout. 46 marked pages in volume 1, 49 marked pages in volume 2.       \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Diantha Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43164013854929,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/3398\/8305\/files\/moth_3.8.26-69_1500x1500_1c16b0c1-ff25-4622-8843-a8573ee0b009.webp?v=1782269091"},{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-textile-pattern-sample-book-mihon-cho","title":"Vintage Japanese Textile Pattern Sample Book, Mihon-chō","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis early 20th-century Japanese textile sample book, known as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e見本帳 (mihon-chō)\u003c\/strong\u003e, was used as a working reference for fabrics, patterns, and color combinations. Hand-assembled and bound with string, the book contains numerous small fabric swatches—printed, woven, and dyed—each mounted to the page and annotated in Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features handwritten annotations and retains its original string binding. Written in pencil on the cover is　イロイロ　（color color).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was a practical tool, likely used by a textile workshop, merchant, or designer to document materials and design options. The pages show gentle wear, soft patina, and slight irregularities that reflect handling and long-time use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 25 two-sided pages all filled with samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll vintage items are final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diantha Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43164013920465,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/3398\/8305\/files\/moth_12.12.25-196_1500x1500_ee565a7e-e5f1-4c02-8849-098589370c98.webp?v=1782269122"},{"product_id":"vintage-muslin-fabric-sample-book-japan-1937-showa","title":"Vintage Muslin Fabric Sample Book Japan, 1937 (Shōwa)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eThis Japanese color sample book dates to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eShowa 12 (1937)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand features a carefully arranged palette of dyed fabric swatches, each labeled in Japanese. Originally produced as a reference for textiles or garments, the book presents a wide range of hues—from deep indigo and charcoal to vivid reds, greens, and softened earth tones—offering a rare snapshot of prewar Japanese color sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eThe printed cover and bound format reflect the graphic design of the early Showa period, while the interior fabric samples retain their richness and tactile quality. Pieces like this were working tools, not souvenirs, and surviving examples are increasingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"548\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"548\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLight foxing, edge wear, and minor handling marks consistent with age. Swatches remain vibrant and securely mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"679\" data-start=\"548\"\u003eAll vintage items are final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diantha Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43164013953233,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/3398\/8305\/files\/moth_12.12.25-97_1_1500x1500_c758894f-e591-4af2-8ac1-b9f0e1025b70.webp?v=1782269150"},{"product_id":"vintage-kikisui-muslin-fabric-sample-book-japan-1937-showa","title":"Vintage Kikisui Muslin Fabric Sample Book Japan, 1937 (Shōwa)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eA rare 1937 Japanese color sample booklet featuring mounted swatches for textile dyeing. The fold-out format displays a wide range of hues on cloth, originally used by makers and merchants for selecting fabric colors. A beautifully printed cover and intact swatches make this an appealing reference for collectors, designers, and anyone interested in historical color and textile production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLight foxing, edge wear, and minor handling marks consistent with age. Swatches remain vibrant and securely mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eAll vintage items are final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diantha Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43164013986001,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/3398\/8305\/files\/moth_12.12.25-95_1500x1500_521c2bd4-27f1-437a-9b71-bbe404daac02.webp?v=1782269178"},{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-origami-sample-booklet","title":"Vintage Japanese Origami Sample Booklet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"472\"\u003eA rare mid-century Japanese origami paper booklet featuring a full spectrum of beautifully colored sheets. Each page showcases a different hue, arranged in a striking rainbow gradient. 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Accordion-style and fabric-covered, it holds a delightful collection of period postcards and photographs lovingly assembled at the time. A unique glimpse into the past, blending textile history with personal memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Diantha Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43165362880721,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/3398\/8305\/files\/moth_6.11.25-108_1500x1500_4547a21b-e4e4-4650-90b8-c1e152f945c7.webp?v=1782356273"},{"product_id":"vintage-screen-magazine-july-1978-japan","title":"Vintage Screen Magazine — July 1978 (Japan)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vibrant 1978 issue of Japan’s \u003cem data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eScreen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emagazine featuring Jacqueline Bisset on the cover and colorful film spreads inside, including Sean Connery and other major Hollywood stars of the era. The back cover showcases\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eSaturday Night Fever\u003c\/em\u003e, making this a standout piece of late-70s pop-culture design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eLight general wear consistent with age, including minor edge rubbing and slight yellowing to pages. Overall clean, intact, and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diantha Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43165362913489,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/3398\/8305\/files\/moth_12.12.25-146_1500x1500_e3fe5efe-eff8-429a-8241-172fc277a136.webp?v=1782356305"},{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-magazine-young-lady-november-4-issue-c-early-1960s","title":"Vintage Japanese Magazine — Young Lady, November 4 Issue (c. 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The vibrant cover photography and period advertisements—such as the Brother sewing machine on the back—capture the era’s fashion, culture, and graphic design beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"653\"\u003ePrinted in Japan with a 50-yen cover price, this issue offers a nostalgic window into postwar modern life, from clothing trends to lifestyle features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eLight wear and age toning consistent with a vintage publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e165 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eVintage items are final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diantha Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43165362979025,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/3398\/8305\/files\/moth_12.12.25-169_1500x1500_cd7c34f2-95ed-45c1-9b8b-49a64ab9850d.webp?v=1782356334"},{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-west-side-story-movie-program-1960s","title":"Vintage Japanese West Side Story Movie Program (1960s)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eA charming piece of cinema history from Japan, this vintage movie program was sold in theaters during the Japanese release of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"328\"\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the early 1960s. 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This edition features Lynne Frederick on the cover along with full-color spreads, celebrity interviews, film stills, and period advertisements. 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