Left & centre: costume for the Courtesan Agemaki. Photos © Takashi Kashihara. Right: stage performance. Photo © Naotake Fukuda
KABUKI KIMONO: Costumes of Bandō Tamasaburō V
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Part 1: 21 November 2023 - 8 december 2024
Part 2* 14 December 2024- 9 November 2025 - 10am-5pm
- The Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH
- https://www.jpf.org.uk/whatson.php#1309
- 020 7492 6570
- events.japanese@jpf.go.jp
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Step into the world of Kabuki with six stunning kimonos worn by the legendary actor BANDO Tamasaburo V, known for his renowned onnagata roles (male actor who performs female roles). Experience the intricate artistry of these garments, highlighting a diverse range of complex textile techniques, encompassing weaving, dyeing, embroidery, and hand-painting. We are delighted to collaborate with the Ashmolean Museum.
