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Exhibition produced and presented by The Japan Foundation September 15 – December 16, 2023 | Free Admission
Netsuke is a delicate and whimsical art form unique to Japan which fits on your palm intimately. In the 17th and 18th century Netsuke developed rapidly in the kimono fashion culture. For kimonos, which had no pockets, Netsukes acted as toggles providing daily-life convenience for carrying things such as pouches, medicine cases, and smoking pipe cases.
Since Japanese fashion had been westernized in the mid-19th century, Netsuke receded from practical use, but still attracted artistic ... view more »
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Free Admission
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Closed on select Saturdays: September 30 (weekend of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation), October 7 (Thanksgiving weekend), November 11 (Remembrance Day weekend)
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2 Bloor Street East, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M4W 1A8