Kyoto Kimono Trunk Show Features Over 200 Vintage Kimonos at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Shop July 2-4

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(press release distribution) Kyoto Kimono, an online vintage Japanese garment shop based in upstate New York, together with the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler shop, will present a trunk show July 2-4 featuring over 200 authentic, vintage kimono robes, haori jackets, and obi sashes collected from auction houses and temple markets in Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto Kimono owner Nancy McDonough, who lived in Kyoto for several years, will be on hand to discuss the garments, textile techniques, and the interplay between kimono and Japanese culture. McDonough began collecting vintage kimono robes in the early 90s in Kyoto, Japan and Kyoto Kimono was then born out of her desire to tell their story. Her unique collection of vintage Japanese garments ranges in date from 1930-70. In addition, wearable accessories, scarves, purses, and totes made from recycled vintage garments are offered in her Japanique Boutique collection. To learn more, visit http://www.kyotokimono.com.

The trunk show runs Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3, 11a.m.-5 p.m., and Monday, July 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Sackler Gallery shop.

Kyoto Kimino is an online vintage Japanese garment shop based in upstate New York. For more information, visit www.kyotokimono.com. Customers may call (607) 765-3960 (9-5. EST) or email info@kyotokimono.com with any comments, questions, or to place an order.

The Freer Gallery of Art, located at 12th Street and Independence Avenue S.W., and the adjacent Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, located at 1050 Independence Avenue S.W., are on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Dec. 25, and admission is free. The galleries are located near the Smithsonian Metrorail station on the Blue and Orange lines.

For general Smithsonian information, the public may call (202) 633-1000 or TTY (202) 633-5285.

Email: info@kyotokimono.com

Address: PO Box 5709 Endicott, NY  13763  USA

Phone: (607) 765-3960

Website: www.kyotokimono.com

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