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Timeless in Silk: The Art of Japanese Kimono Fabrics

September 22


Japanese culture specialist and guest SMOC lecturer Maiko Behr provides an
introduction to the dazzling diversity of traditional kimono silks, offering
an intimate look into minute details of the production process. Featuring
examples from the antique kimono collection and original fashions of
Vancouver collector/designer Fumie Von Dehn, this special show will
trace Japanese silk through centuries-old techniques of craftsmanship
to Western-inspired designs of the early 20th century. Live models
will present contemporary designs that reveal a deep understanding of
and respect for these materials while giving them new life.


This time only, the rare garments seen on stage will also be offered for
sale. The show will be accompanied by a pop-up trunk sale of exclusive
vintage fabrics and fashions, sourced from one-of-a-kind hand-dyed,
hand-woven, and hand-painted Japanese kimono silks from the 1890s to 1960s.
Please note that purchases will be by cash or
cheque only.
For more info, please visit:

http://smoc.ca.s147961.gridserver.com/?p=651


Feature Article on Fumie in the Journal Rice Paper

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Fumie was recently featured in the journal Rice Paper, an interdisciplinary magazine committed to exploring contemporary art that is relevant to the discourse of Asian Canadian identity. To read the article online click below:

http://ricepapermagazine.ca/2009/11/features-for-the-love-of-silk-the-creative-work-of-fumie-von-dehn-14-4/

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An article was also written about Fumie in the Vancouver Shinpo by Louise Akuzawa. To read the article clink on the link below:

http://www.v-shinpo.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=308:2011-08-19-18-50-54&catid=3:maple&Itemid=4

Article on Fumie -- Vancouver Keizai Newspaper (Japanese)

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Fumie made the headlines of the Minkei Business News Online Newspaper on Oct. 15, 2009. Please click on the links below:

English:    http://en.vancouver.keizai.biz/headline/56/

Japanese:   http://vancouver.keizai.biz/headline/713/

Canadian Society for Asian Arts -- Lecture held on Sept. 27, 2009

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Building Bridges to the Arts and Cultures of Asia since 1969
The Canadian Society for Asian Arts is proud of its four decades of accomplishment. Since its establishment, the Society has created over 500 quality programs and events that included exhibitions, art shows, performing arts events, lectures, slide shows, discussion panels and demonstrations, excursions and special tours. 
http://www.canadiansocietyforasianarts.org/

Sunday September 27, 2009 3:00pm
An Afternoon with Fumie von Dehn - Designer and Collector of Kimonos
Admission $10. (All money goes to CSAA Programs.)
Fumie will be giving a short talk on the history of the kimono and will describe how she is using this amazing material to make her clothing. She wants as many people as possible to realize how silk is used in many different ways in Japan, for example, how it is woven, how it is dyed, how it is worn and how long it can last.  She will also be selling kimonos, silk and her own unique pieces after the talk. Fumie hopes that this event will lead to a greater interest in silk and the kimono in Vancouver.