Kabuki Costumes
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Furisode (Garment with long hanging sleeves), Cherry blossom and stream design on red crepe, Edo period, 19th century (Formerly worn by Bando Mitsue, Gift of Ms. Takagi Kyo)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
March 9, 2010 (Tue) - May 16, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition features a selection of Bando Mitsue's kabuki costumes, including those worn during a performance of "The Maiden at Dojo Temple" for Rensho'in, wife of Hosokawa Naritatsu, the 11th - generation ruler of the Kumamoto domain. "The Maiden at Dojo Temple" is set in spring, and is traditionally associated with the cherry blossom season.
Exhibit includes:
Furisode (Garment with long hanging sleeves), Drooping cherry design on light blue satin, Edo period, 19th century (Formerly worn by Bando Mitsue, Gift of Ms. Takagi Kyo)
Furisode (Garment with long hanging sleeves), Cherry blossom and stream design on red crepe, Edo period, 19th century (Formerly worn by Bando Mitsue, Gift of Ms. Takagi Kyo)