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An exhibition of costumes from around the world, focusing on embroidery that adorns haute couture and the Gion Festival

Mar 23, 2015

The special exhibition "Superb Embroidery II - Crafts Dedicated to the Gods, Crafts Dedicated to People" will be held at the Kobe Fashion Museum from April 18 to June 28.

The exhibition focuses on the elaborate embroidery that has been used to create costumes for special occasions such as festivals. It focuses on Kyoto's Gion Festival and Nagasaki's Kunchi Festival, two of Japan's most representative festivals and highly acclaimed for their artistic merits. The exhibition will showcase the luxurious hanging ornaments adorning the Naginataboko floats and the craftsmanship of Nagasaki embroidery. It will also explore the techniques and history of embroidery, as well as the efforts of those who are striving to preserve them.

Other exhibits include men's costumes worn at 18th-century European courts, gowns adorned with sparkling gold and silver, haute couture dresses that adorned Paris in the 20th century, and Edo-period furisode and Noh costumes.

Also, on June 14th, there will be a lecture entitled "The Charm of Nagasaki Embroidery" by Kase Shota, the sole keeper of Nagasaki embroidery, which has been designated an intangible cultural property. In addition to the historical background of Nagasaki embroidery, he will talk about the untold story behind the restoration of fish embroidery. Furthermore, on April 18th, May 9th, and June 13th, there will be demonstrations of haute couture embroidery by embroidery artist and jewelry designer Kumoi Kyoko, and from May 3rd to 6th, there will be an experience event where you can make covered buttons with small embroidery. In addition, gallery talks are scheduled to be held on April 18th, May 9th, and June 13th.


【Event Information】
Transcendent Embroidery II - Works Dedicated to God, Works Dedicated to People-
Venue: Kobe Fashion Museum
Address: 2-9-1 Naka Mukaiyamacho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
Dates: April 18th to June 28th
Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Closed: Wednesdays, April 30th, May 7th (open April 29th and May 6th)
Admission: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for elementary, junior high, and high school students and those 65 and over
HEW
  • Naginataboko mizuhiki cord, "Five-colored cloud kirin embroidery on scarlet silk" restored in 2008, owned by the Naginataboko Preservation Society, a public interest incorporated foundation
  • Shioya Kumakichi "Yoriyacho Kasabokodari Octopus" Reconstructed in 1848 Collection of the Yorozuya Street Neighborhood Association
  • Kase Teruta "Yoriyacho Kasabokodari Shrimp" Restored in 2004 Collection of the Yorozuya Street Neighborhood Association
  • Shioya Kumakichi "Yoriyacho Kasabokotari Fugu" Reproduced in 1848 Collection of the Yorozuya Street Neighborhood Association
  • "Reticule" circa 1830-40, England or France, Kobe Fashion Museum
  • Fabric for women's skirts (ghagara), late 19th century - early 20th century, Gujarat or Rajasthan, India, Kobe Fashion Museum
  • Evening dress, Caro sister store, circa 1909, Kobe Fashion Museum
  • Evening Ensemble by Elsa Schiaparelli, circa 1937, Kobe Fashion Museum
  • Coat ANREALAGE 2008-09 A/W COLLECTION "Muchu" ANREALAGE Co., Ltd.
  • Fully embroidered uchikake with auspicious motifs of pine, bamboo, plum, crane, turtle and mountain of horseradish, mid-Edo period, Keywork Co., Ltd.
  • Hongoromachi Kasabokotari (Owned by the Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture)
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