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The enduring allure of the kimono through a chronological timeline. Exhibition on view at the NGV until 5 October.
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Uchikake Furisode wedding kimono with pine, bamboo, plum, and cranes early–mid 19th century. Satin silk, shibori tie dyeing, embroidery, gold thread, 177.5 cm (centre back) 131.0 cm (cuff to cuff).
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The exhibition also includes the work of contemporary Japanese kimono designers including Hiroko Takahashi, Jotaro Saito, Modern Antenna, Tamao Shigemune, Y&SONS, Rumi Rock and Robe Japonica.
Miriam Schapiro was born in 1923 in Toronto, Canada, to Russian Jewish parents, but she was brought up in Brooklyn, New York.
KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...
Once dismissed as outdated and having little value, kimono from the postwar era are now being re-evaluated for their rich design, cultural significance and historical context.
In this interview, Mr. Wayne Crothers, the Senior Curator of Asian Art at NGV tells us about the exhibition and what kimono means to him. Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm ...
We already recommend two lightweight robes on this list — waffle and linen — but those don't offer the absorption or the dexterity that the H by Frette Pique Kimono does. This robe is similar ...