At the beginning of this year there was an interesting exhibition in the “Museum voor
Volkenkunde” (Museum for Cultural Anthropology), about the Geisha culture in Kyoto. I know for certain that I wrote a blog post, but strangely enough that has disappeared, so I am trying to post it again. I hope this time it will not miraculously vanish!
A picture of modern geishas in Kyoto
Much which was explained in the exhibition I
already knew because of films and books about the subject. I had heard that quite a
collection of beautiful silk kimono’s would be on display. As I am very
interested in textiles, beautiful silks and woollen fabrics, I decided to go.
After all, the museum is within walking distance, and with a season ticket for museums in Holland, admission is free. I was not disappointed. The kimono’s were very beautiful indeed. I tried to take pictures, but they were displayed behind glass, so lamps and video screens are reflected in the glass and spoil the pictures a bit. Besides, the models are slowly revolving. Flash was no option and I only had a very small camera. Nevertheless I want to show a few of the pictures here.
After all, the museum is within walking distance, and with a season ticket for museums in Holland, admission is free. I was not disappointed. The kimono’s were very beautiful indeed. I tried to take pictures, but they were displayed behind glass, so lamps and video screens are reflected in the glass and spoil the pictures a bit. Besides, the models are slowly revolving. Flash was no option and I only had a very small camera. Nevertheless I want to show a few of the pictures here.
Some examples of the beautiful silk kimono's
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