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Matsubara Nobuo - Living National Treasure Exhibiton

Kimono by Matsubara Nobuo

In 2023, Matsubara Nobuo was recognized as the third Living National Treasure (holder of important intangible cultural assets) in the field of Nagaita-Chugata. This year, we are holding an exhibition to commemorate this momentous achievement.

Rooted in the yukata of the Edo period, Nagaita-Chugata kimono are highly coveted, and are worn from May through to September. Matsubara Nobuo's craftsmanship, which preserves the traditions of Edo while embracing the future, elevates these garments to the forefront of beauty.

In addition to showcasing Matsubaras works using Chita-momen (cotton from the chita region, we will also exhibit his work dyed onto the extremely rare Echigo Jofu which has been designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Asset) We invite you to come and see these remarkable works.

Take a closer look at all works

Gallery Talk

(Japanese Only)
Saturday May 25th from 10-11pm
Ginza Motoji Waori Wasen

Artist Talk

(Japanese Only)
Sunday May 26th from 2-2.30pm
Ginza Motoji Waori Wasen

Meet the Artist

Matsubara Nobuo will be instore 11 to 6 on both the 25th and 26th.

Matsubara Nobuo at a Glance

"Beauty in the balance of white and indigo"

Matsubara Nobuo is a textile artist born in Edogawa City, Tokyo, in 1965. His grandfather, Matsubara Sadakichi was a Living National Treasure in the field of Nagaita-Chugata.

After graduating from high school, Nobuo Matsubara studied under his father Toshio, who is also a regular member of the Japan Crafts Association, and has won numerous awards at many dyeing exhibitions. His current studio is located in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, where he moved to when he was 19 years old. Here in his studio surrounded by nature, he dyes his masterpieces by hand, ensuring the future of his craft.

Nagaita-Chugata is one of many stencil dyeing techniques used in kimono making. This technique become popular in the Edo period and was often used in dyeing Yukata.

History

1965
Born in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan.

1984
Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Technical High School, Design Department. Started studying Nagahada Nakagata and Ai-gata dyeing under his father, Toshio Matsubara.

2000
Received the Encouragement Award at the 40th Traditional Crafts New Works Exhibition.

2005
Received the Newcomer Encouragement Award from the Nihon Keizai Shimbun at the 39th Japan Traditional Crafts Dyeing Exhibition.

2006
Received the Newcomer Encouragement Award from the Sankei Shimbun at the 40th Japan Traditional Crafts Dyeing Exhibition.

2007
Received the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Award at the 41st Japan Traditional Crafts Dyeing Exhibition.

2008:
Received the Chiba Prefecture Exhibition Award at the Chiba Prefectural Art Exhibition (Ken-ten).

2009
Received the Newcomer Award at the 56th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.

2014
Received the Takamatsu-no-miya Memorial Award (highest award) at the 61st Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.

2015
Received the Nihon Keizai Shimbun Award at the 49th Japan Traditional Crafts Dyeing Exhibition.

2016
Awarded by Kisarazu City Mayor.

2017
Certified as a holder of the Chiba Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property "Nagaita Chugata."

2018
Received the Excellence Award at the 38th Traditional Culture POLA Prize.

2020
Received the Japan Crafts Association Holder Award at the 67th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.

2020
Became a director of the Japan Crafts Association.

2021
Awarded the Order of the Purple Ribbon.

2023
Become "Living National Treasure" in the field of Nagaita-Chugata

Solo exhibitions held in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019 at Ginza Motoji

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