Kyoto PrefectureShimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
Handwork by Bashofu Living National Treasure Toshiko Taira and Kijoka
- Art / Exhibition
- Real-life event
Schedule
Venue
Museum “Eki” KYOTO 〒600-8555 Higashishiokoji-cho JR Kyoto Isetan 7th floor adjacent to Kyoto Shimogyo-ku Karasuma through Shiokoji
Charge
Advance booking discount 800 yen
1000 yen Same-day
Advance booking discount 600 yen for High school and university students
Same-day High school and university students 800 yen
Advance booking discount 400 yen for Elementary and junior high school students
600 yen for Elementary and junior high school students Same-day
Contents
“Bashofu,” a living national treasure, started by Toshiko Taira, revived the fields of Itabasho in Kijoka, Ogimi village after World War II, and led to the present day. Approximately 70 exhibitions of Bashofu's kimonos, belts, rift areas, and materials that are still being handed down by Kijoka women are on display.
[Related Events]
●The Morning Museum
Gallery talk (explanation of exhibited works) by Taira Emiko (Basho cloth textile studio), the successor of Toshiko Taira.
9/10 (Sun) 9:15 to 9:50
Participation fee 1500 yen, capacity 25 people
*Sales will begin on 8/5 at Rochike
●Kyoto Shimbun News Cafe Hirara Emiko Special Lecture
“Kijoka's Bashofu - From the Handwork of Living National Treasure Toshiko Taira and Kijoka”
10/4 (Wed) 13:30 ～ 15:00 @Kyoto Shimbun Cultural Hall
Participation fee is 1500 yen, first 150 people
http://event.kyoto-np.co.jp/event/bashofu-newscafe.html
*Applications for participation will be accepted on the above page from 8/21 (Monday)