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Special Exhibition: 'Laos - The Mystical Textiles from the Yanagi Seiko Collection'

Name: Special Exhibition: 'Laos - The Mystical Textiles from the Yanagi Seiko Collection'
Start: 2026-09-08T04:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-06T08:00:00+00:00
Location: 国際基督教大学博物館湯浅八郎記念館

◇ When

September 8 – November 6, 2026

Tuesday – Friday

◈ Price

Free entry

⌖ Where

International Christian University Museum, Yuasa Hachiro Memorial Hall

3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo

国際基督教大学博物館湯浅八郎記念館
東京都三鷹市大沢3-10-2

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Laos is home to many ethnic groups, each cultivating unique textile traditions. Among them, the vivid colors and enigmatic patterns of Northern Laos weaving express deep spiritual wishes. Following Laos's independence in 1953, civil conflict forced many people to give up their traditional garments, unintentionally revealing the region’s sophisticated weaving techniques to neighboring countries. This exhibition showcases the hidden beauty and intricate craftsmanship of traditional Lao textiles, featuring treasured pieces from the Yanagi Collection, which was assembled to protect these rare textiles from dispersal.