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Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum - Past Events

Below is a list of all past events for Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum. Current and upcoming events, as well as other details, are available on the venue's page.

"The Evolution of The Paisley Pattern: Past and Present" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Crafts
- 2012-01-27 - 2012-03-14
Consisting of comma-shaped jewel, paisley patterns originated as floral motifs found in the Kashmir region of northern India. This exhibition traces the evolution in paisley patterns and their spread to...More »
"Kasuri Fabrics from Around the World" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Crafts
- 2011-10-14 - 2011-12-17
This exhibition showcases a variety of "kasuri" (splash) pattern dyed fabrics from over 20 countries in Asia, Europe and Africa.More »
"Ideas from Traditional Clothing on How to Cope with the Hot Season" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Art Talk
- 2011-07-05 - 2011-09-24
This exhibition is an attempt to find out how to deal with the hot weather in a environmentally friendly way by tapping ideas drawn from traditional Southeast Asian, African and Japan clothing. Gallery...More »
Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition
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- Media: Photography - Fashion
- 2011-04-27 - 2011-05-20
This exhibition of apparel by Yves Saint Laurent is being held in conjunction with the theatrical release of a documentary on his life and work. Drawing on costumes and fashion publications from the collection...More »
"European Mode - Wedding Dress" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion
- 2011-04-13 - 2011-06-11
Introduces the shifts in European female fashion from the wide skirts of the 18th century's rococo era through to the mini skirt of the 1970s. It also touches on the social causes and backgrounds that...More »
"Andean Weaving and Dyeing" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Product
- 2011-01-27 - 2011-03-14
The Andes civilization, which flourished in the area between present-day Peru and northern Bolivia, is known for their rich culture of weaving and dyeing. This exhibition introduces viewers to the history...More »
"Japanese Stencil Dyeing" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion
- 2010-10-15 - 2010-12-18
On display are various garments made using Japanese stencil dyeing, a technique that has been used since ancient times to produce kimono, attire for the Imperial court and warrior class, as well as costumes...More »
"Calico Prints from Around the World" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion
- 2010-07-06 - 2010-09-25
Calico print textiles that feature hand-drawn or stenciled patterns can be found in several countries around the world. This simple-looking but versatile fabric, however, is extremely delicate and can...More »
"200 Years of European Fashion" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion
- 2010-04-14 - 2010-06-12
This exhibition traces 200 years of fashion history from the 18th century Rococo period through to the 1970s, introducing visitors to the political, economic, industrial, cultural and scientific contexts...More »
"Palestinian Costumes" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Crafts
- 2010-01-26 - 2010-03-14
The Palestinian region was part of the home for the world's oldest civilization. With Jerusalem situated in it, it is a region that continues to present diverse problems related to religion and culture. This...More »
"Kimono and Designs from the Mitsui Family" Exhibition
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- Media: Painting - Fashion
- 2009-10-22 - 2009-12-19
The Mitsui family was deeply involved in the production and distribution of kimono in the Edo era through the "Echigoya". The two names survive today in the form of the familiar "Mitsukoshi". The kimonos...More »
"Red Clothing from Around the World" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Crafts - Art Talk
- 2009-07-07 - 2009-09-30
The color of clothing is one of the crucial components together with form and decoration, and its interpretation varies across the world. Red was particularly significant in many cultures as a symbol of...More »
"European Mode Masterpieces" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Art Talk
- 2009-04-15 - 2009-06-13
Fashion has changed dramatically in recent years, but it's not rare to find styles borrowed from the past. This exhibition traces changes took place from the 18th century Rococo style to the 1970s European...More »
"Girls' Festival Dolls, Costumes and Ornaments" Exhibition
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- Media: Crafts
- 2009-01-30 - 2009-03-14
Hina-matsuri, a doll festival held on Girls' Day, is a Japanese tradition that celebrates and offers wishes for girls' growth and happiness. "Joshi-no-harae", an ancient custom of transferring wickedness...More »
"Indigo Blue - Costumes and Textiles from Around the World" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Art Talk
- 2008-10-10 - 2008-12-22
Indigo is a natural plant dye used for centuries around the world. The types of plants used and the dyeing methods differ widely from region to region - examples include knotweed indigo, Okinawan indigo,...More »
"Chinese Costume: From the End of the Qing Dynasty to Modern Times" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion
- 2008-07-04 - 2008-09-20
This year marks the holding of the Olympics in Beijing and an occasion for relooking Chinese culture from different angles. The Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum has devoted much effort to building up a strong...More »
"150th Anniversary of Franco-Japanese Relations French Mode: From the 18th Century to Present" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Art Talk
- 2008-04-17 - 2008-06-14
This exhibition is one of numerous events being held to commemorate 150 years of exchange between France and Japan. Garments, fashion plates and magazines from the Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum collection...More »
"A Night at the Opera" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Art Talk
- 2008-01-25 - 2008-03-15
Antwerp is the largest diamond centre in the world. In 1984, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC/formerly HRD) began the HRD Awards and over the years many creative and innovative diamond jewelry pieces...More »
"Embroidery of the World" Exhibition
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- Media: Crafts - Art Talk
- 2007-10-17 - 2007-12-18
Embroidery has been valued as an art form all over the world for many years. Aesthetic styles unique to different regions can be detected in the diverse patterns created using only a needle and thread....More »
"Silk Stories - Creating Japanese Culture" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Crafts - Art Talk
- 2007-07-03 - 2007-09-22
Silk has a lustrous, supple texture that cannot be seen in other clothing materials. The Japanese, especially the upper class Japanese, have had a historic deep connection with silk as is evidenced in...More »
"European Fashion 1760 - 1960" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Art Talk
- 2007-04-19 - 2007-06-13
This exhibition will trace the 200 year history of European fashion between 1760 and 1960. Special attention will be focused on the magnificent court costumes of the 18th century Rococo Period that has...More »
"Gift from Animals - Clothing material from animals" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Crafts - Art Talk
- 2007-01-17 - 2007-03-14
Silk, wool, feathers, shells, tusks and leather are just a few of the materials from animals that we use for clothing. These materials have a unique color scheme and texture that cannot be recreated artificially....More »
"Beauty in men's fashion all over the world" Exhibition
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- Media: Fashion - Art Talk
- 2006-10-18 - 2006-12-10
This exhibition will explore the aesthetics of ethnic costumes in Asia and Africa, and European fashion from the mid 18th century to early 20th century through region, age, and social standing. Gallery...More »
Summer Kimonos in the Edo and Showa Period
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- Media: Fashion
- 2006-06-29 - 2006-09-22
80 summer kimonos from the late Edo to Showa period will be on display to introduce the ingenuity that went into choosing materials, patterns and shapes that made comfortable articles of clothing for the...More »
Exotism through European Fashion
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- Media: Fashion - Art Talk
- 2006-04-20 - 2006-06-10
Japonism, Chinoiserie and Orientalism influenced European lifestyles from the 17th to 20th century. This exhibitions takes a look at how these aspects affected fashion and design. There will be a gallery...More »
Shibori, Tie-dye of the World
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- Media: Fashion
- 2005-06-29 - 2005-10-06
Tie-dying is the simplest method of pattern dying, and it has been done all over the world in various ways. Starting from Japan, where tie-dye has made unprecendented developments, this exhibition will...More »