Kumihimo: Japanese Silk Braiding by Domyo (10 - 16 April)

Schedule

Mon Apr 10 2023 at 10:00 am to Sun Apr 16 2023 at 06:00 pm

Location

Japan House London | London, EN

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About this Event

Discover the beauty of intricate detail at KUMIHIMO: Japanese Silk Braiding by Domyo, the UK’s first major exploration of this enduring art form.

Translating as ‘joining threads together,’ kumihimo is characterized by its vivid colours and delicate patterns, braided by expert craftspeople using up to 140 individual hand-dyed threads. This exhibition draws together the strands of kumihimo’s centuries-long history, explores its vibrant present, and invites the visitor to consider its future.

Floor-to-ceiling installations, detailed displays of tools and processes, and more than 50 examples of kumihimo braids bring this art to life in the Gallery at Japan House London. Discover the intricate creation process of these elegant braids through video content and creative displays of the equipment used in their fabrication before exploring the astonishing variety of uses of kumihimo throughout history, from ornament to fashion and even armour.

The exhibition is produced by Domyo, a Tokyo-based company that has been making braided silk cords by hand since 1652. The continuation of the skills of dyeing and braiding by Domyo and other kumihimo producers an ancient art form can find its place in the world today. The ongoing legacy of kumihimo, with its central principle of finding beauty in the detail, will inspire guests from all walks of life.

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Entry to our Gallery for this exhibition is free, booking is encouraged. Tickets are released on a weekly basis, two weeks in advance of the ticket date. The exhibition opens on Thursday 23 February and closes on Sunday 11 June 2023.

Before making your booking, you might like to note the following:

  • Every guest will require their own ticket (with the exception of children under five).
  • The slot on your ticket indicates your chosen arrival time. Please arrive within this slot. We are unable to guarantee immediate entry for guests who arrive late.
  • Japan House London closes at 20:00 Monday to Saturday and 18:00 on Sunday. Please take this into account when booking your arrival time.
  • Our booking system is based on guests spending approximately 40 minutes in the Gallery. There may be occasions when guests are asked to wait outside the Gallery for a short while in order to maintain the appropriate number of visitors inside.
  • Guests will also be able to access the Ground Floor, including The Shop, The Stand and our cultural installations (tickets are not required here).
  • If you have any problems booking your ticket, please email us at [email protected] with your preferred date and time.
  • Items larger than cabin bag size (55cm x 40cm x 20cm) are not permitted within the gallery

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Japan House London, 101 - 111 Kensington High Street, London, United Kingdom

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