 Kondaya Genbei
Obi (Kimono belt) Exhibition
May 7th 2010 to May 16th 2010 at Ginza Ippodo Salon
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00am to 19:00pm
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Ginza Ippodo Salon is honored to present an exhibition of Obi (kimono belt) by Kondaya Genbei, a Kyoto-based 272-year-old company specializing in the production of Kimono and Obi belt.
With traditional and refined techniques of weaving and dyeing textiles, Kondaya has kept pursuing production of new Obi belts. The Obi belts produced by Kondaya are assimilation of the most traditional Kimono culture and new sense of value on our time.
Silk Obi belts of luxurious qualities are to be presented at this exhibition.
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 Profile：
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| [ Kondaya Genbei 10th Yamaguchi Genbei ] |
| 1980: |
succeeded the name Kondaya 10th Yamaguchi Genbei.Engages in the production of Obi |
| 1985: |
held an exhibition with the material “genshi-fu” from all over the country.Since then, has been using silk yarns from India or South East Asian countries for the production of Obi |
| 1994: |
held an exhibition celebrating the 260th anniversary of the establishment of Kondaya Genbei in Kyoto |
| 2002: |
held an exhibition “Kaguya kono Mayu, Koishimaru” at Sogetu Kaikan, Tokyo.Awarded the Nikkei superior prize for this exhibition.Engaged inrevival and sustainment of Japanese original Koishimaru, and invigoration of Japanese original craftsmanship of dyeing and weaving. |
| 2004: |
held a group exhibition “Noh wo Oru (Weaving Noh)” at the Koseiin, Kyoto, with Keikichi Harada (a computer graphic artist) and Hosomi Museum of Art individual collection. |
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 If you have any question, please feel free to inquire. Phone: +81 3-3444-3199, e-mail: info@planup.co.jp .
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