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Indigo Shibori: The Works of Motohiko Katano

Japan Folk-Craft Museum
Finished

Artists

Motohiko Katano, Kahori Katano
Motohiko Katano (1899-1975), known as a leading specialist of shibori tie-dyeing with natural indigo, established an original technique of his own called “katano shibori.”This exhibition introduces selected works of indigo shibori by Katano, such as kimonos, tapestries, and noren shop curtains. Works by Kahori Katano (1932-2016), daughter of Motohiko, who supported her father as a dyer throughout her life, are also exhibited. Please enjoy the magnificence of shibori world with indigo and white patterning.

Schedule

Apr 2 (Tue) 2019-Jun 16 (Sun) 2019 

Opening Hours Information

Hours
10:00-17:00
Closed
Monday
Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day.
Closed during the New Year holidays.
FeeAdults ¥1200, University and High School Students ¥700, Junior High School and Elementary School Students ¥200.
Websitehttp://www.mingeikan.or.jp/english/exhibition/
VenueJapan Folk-Craft Museum
Location4-3-33 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0041
Access6 minute walk from the West exit of Komabatodaimae Station on the Keio Inokashira line, 15 minute walk from the West exit of Higashi-Kitazawa Station on the Odakyu Odawara line.
Phone03-3467-4527
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