Japan, unknown artist (Japanese), Meisen kimono with ikat pattern in red, yellow, grey, and black diagonal stripes, 1953/1958, plain weave silk (meisen) with stencil-printed warps and wefts (heiyō-gasuri); light pink baste fiber and dark pink silk lining, 61 1/4 in x 48 3/4 in, Gift of Julia Meech in honor of Maribeth Graybill, no known copyright restrictions, 2020.16.2
Spotlighting the beauty of everyday objects from the Japanese collection across time periods, this exhibition draws its inspiration from Portland’s vibrant maker culture that has long made the city a destination for artists and creatives.