Comments from Ippodo
In the global art scene, Japanese crafts are gaining attention, with museums overseas successively holding "Japanese Kimono Exhibitions."
For 30 years, Ippodo has exhibited works by Riichi Urano, Iheeori, Noguchi, Kondaya Genbei, Rakfūrin, and others in its gallery.
The theme of the "Dare ga Sode: Kimono and Obi Exhibition" is the Dare ga Sode screen, which was popular in the 17th century Edo period.
Instead of depicting people, kimonos hung on a clothing rack evoke the presence of their owner.
This is a quintessentially Japanese aesthetic. This summer, Ippodo will introduce a plethora of its favorite kimonos and obis.
Kondaya's yukata will also be arriving.
Keiko Aono, Ippodo
