things the maker did with the silk. The designer was a guy by the name of Itchiku Kubota, he managed to make the designs in the silk almost 3 dimesional. I believe he has kimono on display at the Smithsonian Institute, so for any of you from the US, that get the chance to see them, please do. The experience will change the way you see, and think about silk fabric. We saw some awesome sights in our month in Japan, but for me this was the jewel in the crown. Ruth

new photo's of kimono's

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two more to go, the forest at the base of this one, the trees are 3 dimensional

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this one I love

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another picture

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Dear Cuties, unfortuntly photography was banned inside the Kimono museum, I did however buy some postcards which I will scan and up load the pictures, I'm not sure what sort of resolution I will get but here goes anyway!

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If there are no pictures I found images of his work by doing a Google search. Below is the link to some of his work.

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by clawton 16 Aug 2010

they are like pieces of art work to display

by shilly 17 Aug 2010

thanks for the link; this work is amazing.

I would love to see photos as I am not going to get to Japan in this lifetime, pse. show us ! Or was it one on those places where no cameras are allowed ?

I will be going to Japan in March. Thanks for sharing, I will put this on the list of things to see!

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by grafiau 26 Aug 2010

If you stay at the Station Inn in Kowaguchiko, you have the added benefit of being able to see mount Fuji really well, enjoying the Lake nearby and being within a couple of kilometers of the museum, and other lovely sights. The inn is a trditional japanese style accomadation with futon and tatami mats, its a bit backpacker style but very clean, and economical, would not like to spend a week there my back would not like it, but it was a bit of fun. Ruth

Ruth, glad you got to visit it - did you get any picture to share with us?

I love any testile exhibit I see. Wish I could se this one. Glad that you had an awe inspiring trip.

I can't travel any more but sure would like to see some pictures. Did you take any? Can you share?

There was a traveling kimono display that was right here in Canton Ohio a couple of years ago, I didn't get a chance to go to it though. It was set up so the kimonos told a story.

Hi Ruth
I am so glad you saw this in real life, do you have some photos for us to see.
glad you had a great experience.
lol maggie