"Textiles: The Soul of India" Exhibition
This event has ended.
At The Japan Folk Crafts Museum Osaka
Media: Product, Fashion, Crafts
This exhibition features the selected pieces from various textiles that folk textile researcher Hiroko Iwatate collected throughout his travels.
Outfits, blankets and rugs have original colors, shapes and patterns that are derived from Indian daily life. They also utilize amazing techniques such as embroidery patchworks.
Dye Workshop: April 19th (Sat) 13:00-16:00, May 11th (Sun) 10:00-12:00, 18th (Sun) 10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00
Embroidery Workshop: June 22nd (Sun) 13:00-16:00
*For more information, visit URL below.
[Image: Skirt from Rajasthan State, India (Iwatate Collection)]
Schedule
From 2008-03-20 To 2008-07-13
Website
http://www.mingeikan-osaka.or.jp/ (Japanese) (venue's website)
Fee
Adults ¥700, College - High School Students ¥450, Junior High - Elementary School Students ¥100, Physically Challenged Discount. Special Exhibition Fees may be charged separately.
Venue Hours
From 10:00 To 17:00
Closed on Wednesdays
Note:The museum may temporarily close for special occasions (contact the museum for more information).
Access
15 minute walk from Banpakukinenkoen station on the Osaka Monorail.
Address
10-5 Senri Banpakukoen, Suita, Osaka 565-0826
Phone: 06-6877-1971 Fax: 06-6877-1973
Reviews
This event is already finished, and reviewing is closed.
Blog it!
Copy and paste this text into an entry on your blog to let your readers know about this event. If you also review it, post your URL in the comment box above to let the KAB readers know about it.
<a href="http://www.kansaiartbeat.com/event/2008/0833">
"Textiles: The Soul of India" Exhibition</a>
Venue: The Japan Folk Crafts Museum Osaka
Schedule: From 2008-03-20 To 2008-07-13
Address: 10-5 Senri Banpakukoen, Suita, Osaka 565-0826
Phone: 06-6877-1971 Fax: 06-6877-1973
