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Bashofu - Living National Treasure Toshiko Taira Exhibition
Okura Shukokan Museum of Fine Arts
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Toshiko Taira
Bashofu is a typical Okinawan textile made from natural fibers extracted from the basho plant, which is found mainly in the subtropical zone. Toshiko Taira is the woman who revived this traditional technique, which nearly disappeared after World War II, and brought it to the present day. For her achievements, she was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) in 2000. This exhibition will introduce the passion and handiwork of Toshiko Taira, who established a workshop in Kijoka to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to mainland Japan.
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1. Bashofu Exhibition and Gallery Talk
Date & Time: June 7 (Tue) & July 6 (Wed), (1) 11:00 -, (2) 14:00 - (about 45 minutes each time)
Lecturer: Mieko Taira (President, Kinyoka Bashofu Cooperative Association)
Fee: Free of charge
Capacity: 20 people per session (advance registration required, first-come-first-served basis)
2. DVD Special Screening: Bashofu: The Work of Toshiko Taira
Date: Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 - 16:00
Venue: B1F Hall
Admission: Free
3. Bashofu Yarn Making Experience
Date & Time: Thursday, July 7, (1) 10:30 - (2) 14:00 (90 - 120 minutes per session)
Lecturers: Mieko Taira (President of Kinugasa Bashofu Cooperative Association), Nao Taira
Venue: B1F Hall
Fee: 8,000 yen (including materials) *Additional admission ticket is required
Capacity: 12 people per session (advance registration required, first-come-first-served basis)
Please check the official website for event details and how to apply.
[Related Events]
1. Bashofu Exhibition and Gallery Talk
Date & Time: June 7 (Tue) & July 6 (Wed), (1) 11:00 -, (2) 14:00 - (about 45 minutes each time)
Lecturer: Mieko Taira (President, Kinyoka Bashofu Cooperative Association)
Fee: Free of charge
Capacity: 20 people per session (advance registration required, first-come-first-served basis)
2. DVD Special Screening: Bashofu: The Work of Toshiko Taira
Date: Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 - 16:00
Venue: B1F Hall
Admission: Free
3. Bashofu Yarn Making Experience
Date & Time: Thursday, July 7, (1) 10:30 - (2) 14:00 (90 - 120 minutes per session)
Lecturers: Mieko Taira (President of Kinugasa Bashofu Cooperative Association), Nao Taira
Venue: B1F Hall
Fee: 8,000 yen (including materials) *Additional admission ticket is required
Capacity: 12 people per session (advance registration required, first-come-first-served basis)
Please check the official website for event details and how to apply.
Schedule | Jun 7 (Tue) 2022-Jul 31 (Sun) 2022 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1300, University and High School Students ¥1000, Junior High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Venue | Okura Shukokan Museum of Fine Arts https://www.shukokan.org/language/  | ||||
| Location | 2-10-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001 | ||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from exit 4b at Kamiyacho Station on the Hibiya line, 7 minute walk from exit 3 at Roppongi-itchome Station on the Namboku line, 9 minute walk from exit 3 at Toranomon Station on the Ginza line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3583-0781 | ||||
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