Ambassador & Madame Hayashi's attendance at Japan House London’s private viewing of “KUMIHIMO: Japanese Silk Braiding by DOMYO”
2023/2/24
On 22 February, Ambassador and Madame Hayashi attended a private viewing of “KUMIHIMO: Japanese Silk Braiding by DOMYO” at Japan House London.
The exhibition presents the history, production process and new modern uses of the colourful and intricately patterned kumihimo through restorations of historical masterpieces, craftsmen's tools and videos.
At the reception, Ambassador Hayashi expressed his expectation that this exhibition would provide an opportunity for British people to gain a deeper understanding of the 1,300 years of development of kumihimo and its future possibilities.
The exhibition will run from 23 February to 11 June 2023. Visit the Japan House London website for more information about it.
Transcript of Ambassador’s remarks
The exhibition presents the history, production process and new modern uses of the colourful and intricately patterned kumihimo through restorations of historical masterpieces, craftsmen's tools and videos.
At the reception, Ambassador Hayashi expressed his expectation that this exhibition would provide an opportunity for British people to gain a deeper understanding of the 1,300 years of development of kumihimo and its future possibilities.
The exhibition will run from 23 February to 11 June 2023. Visit the Japan House London website for more information about it.
Transcript of Ambassador’s remarks