Kimono: Art, Fashion and Society

Kimono: Art, Fashion and Society An exhibition from The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens The kimono, the national costume of Japan, is a symbol of feminine beauty, artistic refinement and cultural identity. Kimono: Art, Fashion, and Society explores the multifaceted and meaningful aspects of the kimono as a work of art, a statement of fashion - public marker of manners and class distinction - and its place in society as an emblem of nationalism and cultural homogeny. Presented in this exhibition… Show more are an array of kimono and fashionable accoutrements made for young girls, unmarried women, brides, and married women. The garments are displayed alongside various woodblock prints and paintings reflecting a broad range of kimono fashions and time periods. Exhibit will be on display from June 7 - September 23.Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm, Sunday 1-4pm and Closed Mondays. Admission is free.

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