Design Excellence in Japanese Daily Life

January 13-March 24, 2012

About Tenugui:
It’s the original multi-purpose textile. While tenugui literally means ‘hand towel’ in Japanese, these colourful cotton cloths are also used as headbands or scarves, for cleaning, for wrapping gifts, and even for advertising. Tenugui have been used in Japan over the last 1000 years. The invention of Chusen, an innovative stencil and dye-pouring technique, increased the number of tenugui readily available and allowed designers to incorporate multiple colours and sensitive shading. With over 200 cloths on display, visitors to this special exhibit will be dazzled by the rich colours and endless variety of patterns found in this unique art form.

Tenugui: Design Excellence in Japanese Daily Life is on exhibit at the Japanese Canadian National Museum in Burnaby, BC from January 13 until March 24, 2012. The exhibit is co-produced by the Museum and the Japan Foundation, in association with Kamawanu Co. Ltd., Tokyo. Local supporters include the Deux Mille Foundation, Kikori Japanese Furnishings and the Listel Hotel.

National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre
6688 Southoaks Crescent
Burnaby, BC
V5E 4M7
604-777-7000
www.nikkeiplace.org