JAPANESE<br/> <em>Child's kimono with boy's day design</em> (1925-1935) <!-- (back view) --><br /> silk, cotton<br /> 114.0 cm (centre back) 92.0 cm (cuff to cuff)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Purchased with funds donated by Berris Aitken, 2023<br /> 2023.242<br /> <!--150278-->
JAPANESE
Child's kimono with boy's day design (1925-1935)
silk, cotton
114.0 cm (centre back) 92.0 cm (cuff to cuff)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Berris Aitken, 2023
2023.242

Exploring Kimono for Primary Students

Mon–Fri, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm
Levels F–6
NGV International

Discover the beauty and creativity of the kimono, one of Japan’s most famous and much-loved forms of clothing. In this interactive introductory tour through the exhibition, students will join an NGV educator to explore how kimono are made and worn, and the stories behind their designs. Students will learn how artists and designers have created kimono for different people, occasions, and times in history, as well as how kimono continue to inspire fashion today.

Through stories, discussion, and close looking, students will explore the shapes, colours, patterns and symbolic meanings behind kimono and related artworks.

Students will:

  • Identify key features and designs used in traditional and contemporary kimono.
  • Discuss how kimono can be used to express ideas about identity, status, and cultural traditions.
  • Describe how materials, patterns, and techniques are used to create kimono.

Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $21 per student

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We require four weeks notice for all bookings.

Changes to your booking must be made in writing. Changes can be made up to 14 days prior to your visit. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments.

Please note that this is a booking request only. Please also note that due to the high volume of booking requests we have been receiving, we are currently taking longer than usual to respond to each request. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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If less than 10 students attend a program, minimum fees may apply
Students must be supervised at all times by a teacher or adult. We request:
• At least one teacher/adult for every 20 students for students in Year 2 or above.
• At least one teacher/adult for every 15 students for K to Year 1 students.
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We do not take tentative bookings. Bookings are considered firm at time of booking. Any amendments, including changes to participant numbers, must be made by email at least 14 days prior to the program. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments. Payment must be paid at least one week prior to the visit.

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