Textile and dyeing brand Atelier Shimura announced on October 9 that it will hold the exhibition and sale "Celebration of Color: Nihohi Tatsu." It runs from Friday, October 30 to Tuesday, December 22, at its Gallery & School in Setagaya, Tokyo, where new kimono and other pieces will be shown.
Dawn, dusk and moonlight, expressed in plant-dyed silk thread
Held to mark the brand's 10th anniversary, the exhibition takes as its theme the light that changes over the course of a day. It presents three new works, hand-woven tsumugi kimono that capture the three times of day, "Dawn," "Dusk" and "Moonlight," in plant-dyed silk thread.
"Dusk" was conceived as the makers talked about the evening scenes each of them remembers. The brand says that a sunset seen from an airplane window helped bring the image of the kimono together during the design process.
The "nihofu" in the exhibition title does not refer to scent here; it is an old word describing colors glowing beautifully. The exhibition shows colors drawn from plants through thread and weaving.
New "Mina obi" and plant-dyed accessories as well
In addition to the new kimono, the venue will exhibit and sell new "Mina obi" made in collaboration with minä perhonen, plain-colored iromuji kimono, eba kimono with continuous pictorial patterns, and more. Fashion items including plant-dyed brooches and small items made from fabric remnants will also be on offer.
Made-to-order kimono tailored to your wishes are also available. Fitting sessions and purchase consultations are also offered for those considering a purchase; details can be found in the official announcement.
Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays; related talk requires advance registration
- Dates: Friday, October 30 – Tuesday, December 22, 2026
- Hours: 12:00–17:30
- Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays. Open on public holidays
- Venue: Atelier Shimura Gallery & School, Setagaya, Tokyo (6-17-7 Soshigaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)
On Saturday, October 31, from 11:00 to 12:00, a talk by representative Shoji Shimura and the production team will be held at the same venue. The fee is ¥1,100 (tax included) and the capacity is 12 people. Because it takes place before the exhibition's regular opening hours, please check the registration information and start time. Mr. Shimura plans to be present at the gallery on October 31 and November 1.
Image: courtesy of Atelier Shimura
