2023 Spring Special Exhibition,
“The world of tie-dye – the works and collection of Hiroko Ando–”
March 4 (Saturday)－July 17 (Monday)

Stitching, tying, binding, folding – such simple processes have given rise to a vast array of tie-dyeing throughout the world. This spring show introduces the range and beauty of tie-dyed cloth, born of the steady processes of skill and patience. Japan, in particular, has produced an astonishing number of tie-dye methods, and this exhibition shows panels of 100 Japanese techniques. Works produced by Hiroko Ando employing traditional methods are on display, as well as items from her collection. The show includes Bungo-Shibori from Kyushu region, Arimatsu-Narumi-Shibori from Aichi prefecture, as well as colorful turbans and wedding veils from India, and loin cloths from Africa. We hope that you will enjoy witnessing the varied beauty of tie-dye from Japan and around the world.

Long kimono, mino(straw cape)-shibori, Takeda city Oita prefecture, Taisho period.

Long kimono, kumo (spider web)- shibori and bungo-shibori, Takeda city Oita prefecture, Taisho period.

Cotton cloth, Burkina Faso.

Igbo Ukara cloth, Nigeria.