Opening Ceremony of Beauty and Diversity of Japanese Washi Paper ~ Traditional Paper Dolls and Contemporary Washi Products ~
 During the opening ceremony. |
The Opening Ceremony of Beauty and Diversity of Japanese Washi Paper ~ Traditional Paper Dolls and Contemporary Washi Products ~ was held on Friday, 31 August 2018 at JCC (Japan Creative Centre). JCC Director Ms Akiko Sugita welcomed the distinguished guests, alongside the two artists, Mrs Masako Soeda and Ms Tan Shu Ying. Mr Muneyoshi Kondo from Mino City, Gifu Prefecture – the birthplace of Mino washi – also introduced more about Mino washi, which is inscribed as an UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. |
| Showcasing both the tradition and innovation of Washi, the exhibition features a wide range of Japanese Paper Dolls including traditional Japanese folktales such as Momotarō and Kaguyahime, as well as the 12 Chinese Zodiac by Mrs Masako Soeda. Creative accessories such as butterfly hairpins and earrings folded in origami style using yuzen washi by Ms Tan Shu Ying are also on display. Furthermore, in collaboration with Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, innovative products such as tote bag and table lamp shade that are made using washi are also exhibited. |  Guests enjoying the exhibition. |
 Washi samples from Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. |
Be sure to catch this exclusive exhibition from now till Saturday, 15 September 2018 at JCC, to personally experience the charms and diversity of washi for yourself. Visit http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC/invite_washi_doll_2018.html for more information. (Arron Teo: Photography) |
 Ms Akiko Sugita, JCC Director, giving her opening speech. |
 Mrs Masako Soeda giving her welcome remarks. |
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 Ms Tan Shu Ying giving her welcome remarks. |
 Mr Muneyoshi Kondo introducing more about Mino washi. |
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 From left to right: Mr Muneyoshi Kondo, Ms Akiko Sugita, Mrs Masako Soeda, Ms Tan Shu Ying. |
 Representatives from Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. |
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 Ms Akiko Sugita and Mrs Masako Soeda with Dr and Mrs Iskandar Jalil. |
 Mrs Masako Soeda with guests at the opening ceremony. |
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 Ms Tan Shu Ying with guests at the opening ceremony. |
 Guests enjoying the exhibition. |
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 Guests enjoying the exhibition. |
 Collaborative work between Mrs Masako Soeda and Ms Tan Shu Ying. |
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 Exhibits from Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. |
 Mino washi from Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. |
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Japan Creative Centre 4 Nassim Road, Singapore 258372 +65 6737 0434 / jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/JCC Nearest parking at Orchard Hotel & Delphi Orchard |
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