Kimono Exhibition Services
Exhibitions of Exquisite 20th Century Kimono
Exhibitions of exquisite kimono such as a Japanese family might have stored in their kimono chest. This shows the wonderful national costume of Japan. Observe the variety of designs, dyeing and weaving techniques in these beautiful garments.
The collection of Sheila Cliffe, the first non Japanese woman to qualify as a professional dresser and dressing teacher at Suzunoya Gakuin, has been built up over the last 20 years and shows many of the wonderful Japanese hand made textile techniques and a large variety of different types of kimno.
Current events
- Interview on BBC Radio 4's Women's Hour
- The Life of a Japanese Yuzen Dyer in Modern Day Tokyo Wednesday 7th February, 1:30 p.m., Manchester Metropolitan University
- An Expert Introduction to Japanese Fabric Design - Yuzen Dyeing & Kimono Dressing Thursday 8 February 2007, 7:00 p.m., Manchester Metropoliton University
Selections from the collection have previously been displayed at
- 2002 - Manchester Metropolitan University
- 2003 - Bankfield Museum Ackroyd Park, Halifax
- 2003 - The Macclesfield Silk Museum
- 2005 - University of Durham Oriental Museum
- 2005 - Whitchurch Silk Mill Hampshire, England
- 2006 - Burjuman Centre, Dubai
Click to see photos from previous exhibitions.
If you are interested in
holding an exhibition, event, or
dressing demonstration please email sheila@kimono.org.uk .
