www.YouTube.com/CulturalNewsVideo The Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford, California, is currently exhibiting Woven Identities of Japan: Ainu and Okinawan Textiles from Sept 4 through Oct 29. The first of two rotations, this exhibition is showcasing articles of…
Textiles are an intrinsic part of life across all cultures throughout history. Whether used as clothing, containers, or mere decoration, textiles literally bind communities together. No other medium at once communicates social standing, cultural values, and aesthetics while also carrying…
Japan in Blue and White explores the dynamic pairing of blue and white in Japan’s ceramics, textiles and prints over the last 400 years. The exhibition presents several loaned objects from local institutions and collectors such as the Fowler Museum…
The LA Kimono Club looks forward to conducting the 2011 “Miss Kimono LA” Contest on New Years Day, January 1, 2011, in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles as a part of “Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo” event. The contest consists of…
