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Textiles capture texture of time

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Examples of plantation-era footwear: geta, waraji and zori.
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COURTESY BARBARA KAWAKAMI COLLECTION
Red silk montsuki wedding kimono with bamboo design worn as second layer of the ensemble, by Shizu Kaigo.
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Far left, a historical photograph shows three women in plantation clothing adapted from Japanese clothing.
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A historical photograph shows three women in plantation clothing adapted from Japanese clothing.
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A kasuri jacket adapted from kimono fabric, with portions supported by mesh for conservation.