Family Day: Kimonos, Capes and Other Art to Wear

Celebrate culture and craft with a special family day dedicated to art you can wear!    People across time and cultures have expressed themselves through clothing and other adornments. This day of family-friendly art activities is inspired by beautiful kimonos, capes, robes and tunics on view in the museum's centennial exhibition Intrinsic Beauty: Celebrating the Art of Textiles. To celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival, we will have a special focus on Japan with demonstrations of traditional dance and music, as well as “kirigami” crafts.     This event is part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.  Featured Activities:  <ul><li>Enjoy dance performances by Okinawa Kai  </li><li>Design your own cape inspired by artworks on display </li><li>Make a cherry blossom accessory using “kirigami” techniques </li><li>Braid a friendship bracelet </li><li>Try on traditional Japanese garments like “happi” and “yukata”  </li><li>Tour the Intrinsic Beauty exhibition </li></ul>This program is part of The Textile Museum’s <a href="https://museum.gwu.edu/centennial">centennial celebrations</a> in 2025 and is made possible through support from The Textile Museum Education Fund.

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