TAB Event - "Kosode: Haute Couture Kimonos of the Edo Period" Exhibition

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At Suntory Museum of Art
Media: Fashion

Clothing to adorn the body has always drawn attention in matters of beauty. During the Edo period (1603-1968), when the kosode (the predecessor to the modern kimono) was adopted as the universal garment worn by people from all walks of life, male and female, the designs that enhanced its simple construction became the center of its interest, giving birth to a wide variety of decorative patterns.
This exhibition introduces over 300 excellent works shown for the first time in a single spot. It highlights Edo-period kosode, supplemented by other textiles such as Momoyama-period tsujigahana fabrics and Noh costumes, as well as the hinagata pattern books that popularized the kosode designs, plus cosmetic utensils and furniture. The public display of this treasure trove, which for seventy years lay shrouded in secrecy, allows for a reassessment of the charm of the kosode as a uniquely Japanese expression and hopefully will provide inspiration for new creations.

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