Vladivostok residents offered examples of the kimono

Exhibition of traditional Japanese art opened in the Maritime State Picture Gallery. Among the exhibits - paintings with traditional patterns Taesi Kasuri and also made of these materials kimono.

"There is an art not so often practiced in Japan, as in the old days" - Said Teruhiko Nakamura, director of the house of culture "Hokie Siavasa Sato." - "Young people are more likely to prefer the traditional European clothing. But we still have traditions that involve sine wearing kimono. Example, on our summer holidays, many wear a yukata - a lighter version - as well as those who have reached 20 years of age must put on your birthday kimono. "

The exhibition presented 48 exhibits, most of which - patterned fabric. The other part are traditional Japanese kimonos, which are also decorated with fancy ornaments and symbols. As noted by the adviser "Conservation Society fabrics with traditional patterns," Sadako Fukui, all that is shown on the fabric - not just drawings. For example, a white rabbit on a kimono is the subject of many myths in Tottori Prefecture. In addition, many of the designs can mean either trait or belonging to a clan.

On the making of a kimono takes about a month, but there is work dragged on for a long time - it all depends on the complexity of the drawing. In fact, to create a traditional outfit, takes about 12 meters cloth, and for his painting using natural materials from the leaves to the bark. The price of this traditional Japanese kimono - about 24 thousand rubles.

Who came to the exhibition will be invited to try vladivostoktsev kimono and walk in it for a while. Also on Tuesday at the show will be operational workshops. All those wishing to be asked to create your canvas on a small loom.

Everyone is welcome to visit the exhibition until May 15.