Bangkok--21 Feb--Japan Foundation
The Japan Foundation, Bangkok, together with the Faculty of Architecture, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang will present ‘Meguru — Chain of Life’, a film documentary on the artistry of Mokuhanzome Kimono on Thursday 1st March 2012 at 14:00 — 16:00pm in Room 107, in the Faculty of Architecture. After the screening, the director will talk about the film and Archarn Jarupatcha Achavasmit will present a lecture on fabric design.
“Sometimes there are people who are captivated by something that everyone else has let go of. We call these people artisans. The artists shown in this film used the oldest dyeing technique in history, called Mokuhanzome wood print dyeing. Although this technique was once almost extinct, it has been reborn in the artisan’s eye, and seems like it is something entirely new. The road to find the right technique was long, lonesome, and tough. Still, the artisans took this long, winding road — step by step, slowly but surely until they found their way.” — ISHII Kaori —
We welcome all students and those who are interested to join us at the screening, discussion and lecture, free of charge.
Date and time of the event
Thursday 1st March 2012
14.00 — 16.00
Room 107 Faculty of Architecture
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang
About the Director
ISHII Kaori born in Tokyo in 1978. In 2005 she won a prize of the human documentary contest of Abeno, named “I’m sorry, Grandma” as a director and a producer.
About the Documentary
‘Meguru’ the artistry of Mokuhanzome Kimono
Documentary 45 minutes Japanese narration with English subtitle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdoewJaR_b8