Friday, November 16, 2007

Kimono Exhibition : Madison WI


Kimono sleeve

Crafting Kimono is an exhibition at the Design Gallery of the University of Wisconsin. The majority of the pieces featured in the show belong to the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection. The show explores the materials and techniques that go into creating kimono as well as the subtle nuances of wearing kimono.


Folded kimono and paper kimono packaging


Pre-tied obi

The exhibition runs from October 31,2007-February 3, 2008. However the gallery is closed December 17-January 22.
Gallery hours: W-F 11-5:30, S-S 12-5.

Design Gallery
School of Human Ecology
UW-Madison
1300 Linden Drive
Madison, WI
www.designgallery.wisc.edu

1 comment:

  1. ahhh thanks for the pics. unbelievable craftsmanship.
    im tagging you for NabloPoMo.
    http://thankyouenjoy.wordpress.com/2007/11/16/nablopomo/

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