Lecture by Paul MacLardy

Video via Zoom

Paul MacLardy, proprietor of Arise Bazaar and co-author of Komono-Vanishing Traditions will present rare kimono and discuss the meaning, weaving, and surface finishing of kimono in the context of strict rules governing kimono production. He illuminates the ingenious ways those rules were bent during the Edo period. There will be examples of kimono ware from the simple yukata to the formal court costumes. Paul highlights the changes made when Japan became a more open society allowing “common” people to start wearing kimono and the ingenious ways kimono producers meet this new demand, at affordable prices. Jasmine Taylor, a kimono dresser, will be assisting Mr. MacLardy in the presentation.

Encore date: Saturday, April 24 at 2pm