Toshiko Ito's book "Tsujigahana: The Flower of Japanese Textile Art" is a comprehensive exploration of the textile decoration technique known as tsujigahana, which was perfected in 16th century Japan. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Japanese garment design, shibori dye resist, and textile art. It covers various methods used to embellish garments for royal family members, court nobles, and dignitaries, and traces the provenance of garments designated as National Treasures.