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28 January 2012

Natural plant dyeing lecture presented by Tezomeya


 Collaboration T-shirt with Salvia
Sairinkan at Muromachi Nijo, Kyoto where the lecture was held

I went to listen to the lecture on natural plant dyeing organized by Kyoto Karasuma University.

Tezomeya, based in Kyoto, produces beautiful clothing and accessories using natural plant dyes. Mr. Aoki, an artist/owner of the shop talked about the process of natural dyeing, plants he uses, the reason he started his business, how he attracted by natural dyeing and more. It was a really interesting talk. I was fascinated by the nuanced colour products he makes. I do love to try natural dying myself one day as a hobby.

26 January 2012

Hokusai Ukiyoe exhibition @ Museum Eki Kyoto (JR Kyoto Isetan)



I went to an amazing "Hokusai" ukiyoe exhibition last week held at museum Eki Kyoto in JR Kyoto Isetan.
This exhibition celebrate the 250th anniversary of Hosai's birth, showing over 150 Hokusai's ukiyoe prints featuring Mt. Fuji. It's rare exhibition only focouses on Hokusai's Mt. Fuji prints.

I thought I have already seen quite a few ukiyoe paintings, but most paintings were new to me. It was really amazing to see his unique and diverse ways to draw Mt. Fuji. The one at JR Kyoto Isetan has already finished but there will be a different Hokusai ukiyoe exhibition at The Museum of Kyoto from 1st Feb.to 25th Mar. 2012.

24 January 2012

Lots of goldfish!







 Photos were taken at Konya, Yamatokoriyama city, Nara

Enjoy Kingyo (goldfish) world!
 

17 January 2012

Retro building in Gojo rakuen, Kyoto





These photos are taken near Gojo Kawaramachi, Kyoto.
This area is called Gojo rakuen, which flourished as a red-light district a while ago.
There are some architecutually interesting buildings around here.
I will upload more photos later.

15 January 2012

Nishi Honganji, Kyoto



Amidado gate

Inside Amidado


Karamon



I just happened to know that parts of Nishi Honganji (Shoin, Hiunkaku, Kyodo),which usually closed, were open to public (free of charge) during the memorial service for Shinran Shoin. Taking photos of those buildings were not allowed, so no photos to show you, but the interior of Shoin building was one of the most exquisite things I have ever seen. Here are some links of the rooms: Taimenjo, Kari no ma, Kiku no ma, Shiro shoin

The photos I uploaded here are the ones of Amidado and Karamon.
Karamon was truly amazing. I stayed in front of the gate for a long time to see all the details.

11 January 2012

Indigo dyeing- Hakomotokan "Konya", Yamato Koriyama city






A Happy New Year!!  遅くなりましたが明けましておめでとうございます。

I visited Koriyama city in Nara a few days ago. My sister gave me a left over Seishun 18 kippu. I decieded to go somewhere I had never been but not too far away, so I chose Koriyama where my friend Momo san is from. I missed the chance to visit while she was there, but I managed to visit. I loved Hakomotokan "Konya" and beautiful indigo dyed fabrics.
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