July 2009
Kimono: The Art of Japanese Textiles - June 23 through July 19
This year we have featured Japanese clothing in the traditional styles and how wonderful it is to have an opportunity to view some of the finest kimonos available.
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| Collage of many of the lovely kimono on display at the Golden Art Gallery. | These haori are for women. the fabric displayed is the traditional 18 inch width used to make kimonos. |
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| Magnificent wedding kimono which is the outer garment worn open with a train by the bride. This garment is beautifully embroidered with peacocks and flowers, symbols of good luck. and fortune. The inner garment is white and is revealed by the open outer kimono. | Maggie Backman is the owner of most of the kimonos and obis on display and she traveled here to Goldendale to docent this wonderful show. Maggie is the coordinator of Silk Experience, thesilkexperience@silkthings.com. |
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Check out our Blog entry on the Kimono Show. |
| Also on display is the common field clothing worn by men and women for work. |