Kimonos of Itchiku Kubota

This exhibition, presented at the Canadian Museum of Civilization from June 2 to October 29, 1995, featured 45 kimonos representative of Itchiku Tsujigahana. Complicated tie-dyeing is the most distinguishing characteristic of Tsujigahana, an ancient Japanese decorative textile-design method that also features elaborate brush paintings, intricate embroidery and gold-leaf appliqués. Itchiku Kubota revived this ancient method fifteen years ago, but he also incorporated new designs, and unique coloration and tie-dye methods in what is now known as Itchiku Tsujigahana.

5/13/2001