From the garments for Noh dancers to "Boro" for the commoners... Experience the world of Kimono at NGV!

NGV's Kimono Exhibition is underway until the 5th October.

Credit: NGV Credit: Eugene Hyland

In this interview, Mr. Wayne Crothers, the Senior Curator of Asian Art at NGV tells us about the exhibition and what kimono means to him.

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打掛に、ボロ、アイヌの着物からAlexander McQueenまで？！古今東西のあらゆる着物がメルボルンに大集結！NGV『KIMONO』展

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Credit: NGV

Credit: NGV

Figure (c. 1700) stoneware, porcelain, enamel colour (56.5 × 22.0 × 18.5 cm) National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Gift of Noriaki Kaneko, 2023.

Visit NGV's website for more information on their Kimono Exhibition.

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