Kimono (きもの/着物) are a traditional Japanese clothing having been been worn since the Muromachi period (1336-1573). Stemming from the Japanese verb, ki (着) which means “to wear (on the shoulders)” and the Japanese noun, mono (物) which means “thing”, the word kimono loosely translates to “thing to wear”.

Using the straight-line cutting method, initially kimono were made by cutting pieces of fabric in straight lines and sewing those pieces together. With this method, kimono makers were not as concerned with the shape of the wearer’s body. Kimono can be worn during a variety of occasions, though not as common anymore as daily wear. This exhibit highlights a variety of kimono, including accessories commonly worn with kimono. A majority of the artifacts on display are from the personal collection of Elsa Dolan in combination with pieces from JFG.

GENERAL EXHIBIT HOURS

January 30 , 2020 – September 07 , 2020
JFG Inamori Pavilion
Exhibition Hours: 11:00 am to 4:30 pm

*Hours subject to change during special events. Refer to niwa.org/early-garden-closures.
**JFG General Admission Fee: Adults $12.00; Students, seniors (over 65) & Active-Duty Military (with valid I.D) $ 10.00. JFG Admission tickets available online.