Kyoto Exhibit Fabulous Fashion Hair Accessories and Make up Sets Zohiko Urushi Museum

象彦漆美術館にて『華やぎの装い‐髪飾り・化粧道具‐』

At one of Kyoto's many under appreciated but excellent art museums is an exhibit on hair accessories.

The Zohiko Urushi Museum is hosting an exhibit of Japanese combs (kushi) and ornamental hairpins (kogai and kanzashi).

These pieces were developed in the Edo Period (1603-1868).

The best of the museum's collection will be on display, many of which feature works using the maki-e technique.

The Zohiko Urushi is just up the block from the Hosomi Museum.

Information

Zohiko Urushi Museum
2nd Floor of Zohiko Shop
10 Saishoji, Okazaki
Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel: 075-752-7790

Entrance: 300 yen
7 July 2012 - 1 October 2012
Hours: 10 am - 5 pm; closed Wednesdays

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