2013 Kimono Display
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 type of traditional Japanese garments. Here, you will see some examples of kimono. The kimono displayed here are taken from the personal collections of Christina Stoppa, Erica Pai, Justine Sobocan and Maral Agnerian.
ANIMALS
Historically, Japan’s native religion is Shinto; the way of the gods. The basis of Shinto is that everything in nature is inhabited by a spirit or kami. As a result, everything in nature is to be treated with respect. This affinity for nature is very influential in the world of kimono. While floral and plant motifs are some of the most common, animals are often depicted on kimono as well. Displayed here are some common (and not so common) animal motifs alongside some information about the cultural significance of those animals.
2013 Kimono Display
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 type of traditional Japanese garments. Here, you will see some examples of kimono. The kimono displayed here are taken from the personal collections of Christina Stoppa, Erica Pai, Justine Sobocan and Maral Agnerian.
ANIMALS
Historically, Japan’s native religion is Shinto; the way of the gods. The basis of Shinto is that everything in nature is inhabited by a spirit or kami. As a result, everything in nature is to be treated with respect. This affinity for nature is very influential in the world of kimono. While floral and plant motifs are some of the most common, animals are often depicted on kimono as well. Displayed here are some common (and not so common) animal motifs alongside some information about the cultural significance of those animals.