“Churanunu: KŌGEI from Okinawa” Exhibition

Onishi Gallery

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Onishi Gallery presents “Churanunu: KŌGEI from Okinawa,” a stunning exhibition organized by Okinawa Prefectural Government that shares the unique fiber arts of Okinawa with the public. Running from November 8th to 12th at Onishi Gallery in New York City, this exhibition coincides with “Bingata! Only in Okinawa,” an exhibition of the traditional resist-dyed fabrics from the prefecture on show at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, Washington D.C., held from November 5, 2016 to January 30, 2017.

This exhibition will showcase extraordinary kimonos as well as design objects, all made with Okinawa fabric. Many works on display will also be for available for purchase, allowing visitors to take home with them a special treat from Okinawa prefecture. In Gallery A of the Onishi Gallery, designated works of dyeing and weaving from 11 different productions areas will be on show. These seventeen works represent the following regions: Ryukyu Bingata, Kijoka Basho-fu, Shuriori, Yuntanza Hanaori, Chibana Hanaori, Ryukyu Kasuri, Kume Island Tsumugi, Miyako Jofu, Yaeyama Jofu, Yaeyama Hanaori, Yonaguni Hanaori. In Gallery B, modern design objects made from traditional techniques will be available for viewing. These 50 pieces are created to meet modern lifestyles while adhering to traditional methods, and have been created by young artists who balance cutting creativity with traditional influence.

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from November 08, 2016 to November 12, 2016

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