The art of Japanese gift giving
Cultural significance aside, the practice of offering presents provides a boon to any economy, exhibition organisers say
published : 7 Apr 2021 at 04:00
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To celebrate Japanese cultural heritage and boost Thailand s gift industry, the Japan Foundation and Creative Economy Agency has introduced the touring exhibition The Beauty Of Exchanging Gifts In Japan The Japanese Spirit Of Gifting: Giving Shape To One s Thoughts And Emotions .
On view until April 25 at TCDC Bangkok, this is the Japan Foundation s newest travelling exhibition, with Thailand as the first stop before moving to India. Curated by Nagasaki Iwao, director of Kyoritsu Women s University Museum, it showcases an astonishing 98 handicrafts, including kimonos with elaborate embroidery, refined bedding, engagement decorations, hand-painted silk crepes and children s pastel clothes mostly from the Edo period to the present day.