Kimono Display
FURISODE THROUGH THE AGES
KIMONO
Translated literally from Japanese, kimono means "thing to wear." Historically, in Japan it was a term used to refer to any type of clothing. Now, it has come to refer to a very specific group of traditional Japanese garments. Here, you will see some examples of kimono. More specifically furisode in this case. Please enjoy the exhibit.
The kimono and accessories displayed here are taken from the personal collections of Christina Stoppa, Justine Sobocan and Sarah Platter.
FURISODE
Literally translated as "swinging sleeves" furisode are probably the most well known and iconic type of kimono. Characterized by their long, dangling sleeves, bright, beautiful colours and artfully arranged patterns, they are striking examples of traditional Japanese clothing. Furisode are only worn by young, unmarried women. In Japanese culture, the younger a person is, the more flambouyantly they should dress. This means longer sleeves, brighter colours and bolder patterns; in other words, furisode! Though their origins go back much further, this display will allow you to see the evolution of furisode over the last 150 years.
Artwork by: Christina Stoppa (Kurokami-Kanzashi)
Kimono Display
FURISODE THROUGH THE AGES
KIMONO
Translated literally from Japanese, kimono means "thing to wear." Historically, in Japan it was a term used to refer to any type of clothing. Now, it has come to refer to a very specific group of traditional Japanese garments. Here, you will see some examples of kimono. More specifically furisode in this case. Please enjoy the exhibit.
The kimono and accessories displayed here are taken from the personal collections of Christina Stoppa, Justine Sobocan and Sarah Platter.
FURISODE
Literally translated as "swinging sleeves" furisode are probably the most well known and iconic type of kimono. Characterized by their long, dangling sleeves, bright, beautiful colours and artfully arranged patterns, they are striking examples of traditional Japanese clothing. Furisode are only worn by young, unmarried women. In Japanese culture, the younger a person is, the more flambouyantly they should dress. This means longer sleeves, brighter colours and bolder patterns; in other words, furisode! Though their origins go back much further, this display will allow you to see the evolution of furisode over the last 150 years.
Artwork by: Christina Stoppa (Kurokami-Kanzashi)