If you do not know what a kimono is, it’s a traditional and very beautiful style of dress that Japanese women used to wear all the time and they wear it to this day still. On top of that, it’s also a gorgeous way of expressing one’s art style as these pieces of clothing were always uniquely decorated and designed. Unique Designs Like the previous book, this one is printed on just one side of acid-free, high-quality paper that stands up to inks and watercolors easily. Thin grey lines disappear as you color, making the finished piece a work of art worthy of framing! Please feel free to comment or send a message if you know of another coloring book you think I should add to the list. Pepin Artists’ Coloring books feature 16 sheets of acid-free, heavy, high-quality paper ideal for any medium, from colored pencils to watercolor paints, pastels, markers, inks, watercolor pencils, or even gouache. According to the publisher, the drawing paper is made by “one of the best paper mills in Europe.” Colorists love the beautiful designs and details in Japanese art, and a wide variety of coloring books are available that reflect this trend. These are some of my favorites!

This beautiful book is the first adult coloring book created by freelance illustrator Erica Ward, who lives and works in Tokyo, Japan. Ward typically works with watercolors, and most of the designs included in this book were created from the base lines she uses when painting. First of all, if the adult coloring book trend is unfamiliar to you, you may want to take a look at my main article about adult coloring books that currently features over 100 of the best books in all kinds of categories – including a few of the books here! How much do you know about USA for Kids? Color the flag, look at a map, discover famous landmarks like the statue of liberty,and more! This gorgeous indie adult coloring book, illustrated by Alex Shiga, features 30 original illustrations. Half are fantasy creatures based on Japanese mythology, while the other half are corresponding designs based on traditional Japanese pattern work. Nonetheless, this book is surely one of the best as those 300 images inside are definitely going to keep you busy for a while, and not a minute of that time will be boring thanks to the engaging and creative designs inside.You can’t beat showing these off when you’re done. Carefully tear them up and start lining your windows! Well, this Japanese coloring book for adults by Ming-Ju Sun offers a lot of unique and artistic kimono designs for you to color yourself and decide what colors each of them will have. You can expect some very unique and fascinating portraits inside, as well as other stunning patterns and artwork that you have probably never seen before. A very exciting time is guaranteed with this one as you even have fully designed characters and other fun images that will offer a cool experience to color. Here is a book by Jade Summer that every tattoo lover will adore as this one offers a few very unique tattoo designs that you can color yourself and get the feel of a real tattoo artist. It’s also a great way for actual tattoo artists to practice their grip and coloring as many tattoos actually require being filled in with a variety of colors. For All Skill Levels You are in for quite the surprise with this one as this book by Camilla d’Errico might just be the best Japanese coloring book for adults ever as it was created by a very popular Japanese manga artist and Pop Surrealism superstar. On top of that, this is her first ever coloring book for adults and it still managed to become quite a hit. Stunning Patterns

Kimonos: 100 Coloriages Anti-Stress – Art Therapie (Kimonos: 100 Anti-Stress Illustrations to Color, French Coloring Book)Anne Frank for Kids Printable Reader to read, color, and learn about this Jewish girl who lived behind the wall in Holland during World War 2 This beautiful book, entirely illustrated by Zoe de Las Cases, gives a good view of life in Tokyo, from vibrant city scenes to collections of items like paper fans and kimonos. Her fans may recognize her work from her earlier book, Secret Paris. Every illustration has a hand-drawn feel, making the drawings as a whole feel more organic than other books. You’ll never be bored coloring this book! Delight in all the natural wonders and historical fort in the lovely island country of Puerto Rico for Kids printable mini books to read, color, and learn!

Travel to Athens to learn about the Parthenon, Greek Food and more with these Greece for Kids printable books Those who adore the beauty of the kimono will revel in this beautiful coloring book just for artists by designer Pepin van Roojen. This book features a wealth of fine details, perfect for exploring with your finest art supplies.

Secret Tokyo: Color Your Way to Calm

Lovers of fashion coloring books and intricate Japanese patterns will adore the merging of the two in this beautiful Creative Haven coloring book celebrating the kimono. The prints on these wearable works of art include birds, cherry blossoms, bamboo, orange trees, and other flora. Coloring is a very creative way to let loose and enjoy some free time of peace and quiet with your own thoughts and imagination. You can see how much children enjoy coloring, and they don’t even know what they are doing most of the time. The book features a variety of simpler and more intricate scenes, allowing you to choose the complexity you desire for your coloring. This is the perfect way to relax after a long, stressful day! Scenes include a city street, a tea ceremony, a Shinto shrine, a Noh play, samurai warriors, the imperial villa at Kyoto, a restaurant, musicians, and a garden. You’ll love the attention to historical accuracy and level of detail in the clothing and secenery. Pepin van Roojen’s coloring books, as I mentioned above, are actually sheets loosely attached on one edge that are easy to detach. They are printed on high quality, acid free paper that feels great while you color and stands up to any medium, wet or dry. When you complete your work of art, the pale outlines will blend into the final product. These pieces will be beautiful enough to frame!