The “Kimono Way” of Appreciating Nature

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The “Kimono Way” of Appreciating Nature

Thursday, October 15, 20267:00 PM
This talk will cover the history of the kimono, the correlation between kimono patterns and the nature themes found in classical Japanese literature and the ways in which the four seasons have been appreciated by kimono wearers over the centuries. Ayako Yoshimura, Ph. D is a folklorist and material-culture researcher whose expertise includes the history of kimono fashion.

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318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
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