The Language of Kimono

Wed 13 Jul 2016

4:45pm – 6:00pm

Museum of the Great Southern

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Although instantly recognisable as the traditional garment of Japan, few people realise the depth of meaning displayed in the arrangement of the several layers of gowns, the obi belt, and the various accoutrements that constitute the kimono outfit. The beauty of the ensemble is to be found in the careful arrangement of colours, the choice of textile, the design motifs and the seasonal appropriateness. Yet, more than merely a fashion statement, the kimono wraps its wearer in an artistic and poetic statement full of symbolic meaning that expresses the wearer’s inner feelings. This is the language of the kimono that will be explored in Cate’s presentation.

Cate Pearce is a Japanese textile collector and historian who lived in Japan for twelve years, where she learned the language of kimono from a master kimono textile artist, Ichiku Kubota.

Venue: Old Co-op Building, WA Museum - Albany
Cost: $5.00 - Includes drinks and nibbles. Numbers limited – Bookings preferred!
Bookings: Call (08) 9841 4844 or email albany@museum.wa.gov.au

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