The Kubota Collection
The Kubota Collection celebrates the masterpieces of acclaimed kimono artist Itchiku Kubota & his museum with support from the International Chodiev Foundation (ICF).
Itchiku Kubota, (1917-2003) is considered one of the most important Japanese textile artists of the 20th century. He rediscovered a traditional Japanese dyeing technique, called tsujigahana, which allowed him to create an exceptional body of artistic kimono. These kimono are exquisite works of art and are frequently exhibited both in Japan & abroad, where they continue to gather accolades.
When the collection was on the verge of being sold in 2011 due to a lack of available finance, Dr Patokh Chodiev rescued them & the Itchiku Kubota Museum to preserve them for posterity. There are 104 Kimono in the collection, which were created by the artist over four decades.
Since 2013, The International Chodiev Foundation has organised & sponsored exhibitions of the kimono around the world, bringing their beauty to new audiences.
«Кимоно: становление символа» - уникальная выставка кимоно в Токийском национальном музее (2020)
Itchiku Kubota's kimono: ‘Kimono: Fashioning Identities’ exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum
About Itchiku Kubota / Part 10 Kubota's Kimonos
Patokh Chodiev saves the collection for posterity / Part 9 Kubota's Kimonos
Kubota's exhibitions around the world / Part 8 Kubota's Kimonos
Itchiku Tsujigahana / Part 7 Kubota's Kimonos
Creating a series of kimono / The Textile Artistry of Itchiku Kubota - Part 4
Itchiku Grand Show - Kubota Fashion Show (RARE footage, Tokyo 1982) - Part 4
Evolving the kimono and breaking tradition / Part 6 Kubota's Kimonos
Evolving the traditional kimono / The Textile Artistry of Itchiku Kubota - Part 3
Itchiku Grand Show - Kubota Fashion Show (RARE footage, Tokyo 1982) - Part 3
Kimono tradition and Kubota's techniques & style / Part 5 Kubota's Kimonos
Recreating Tsujigahana in a modern world / The Textile Artistry of Itchiku Kubota - Part 2
Itchiku Grand Show - Kubota Fashion Show (RARE footage, Tokyo 1982) - Part 2
Kubota's vision and hardships of returning to Japan / Part 4 Kubota's Kimonos
Yuzen dyeing and Itchiku Tsujigahana / The Textile Artistry of Itchiku Kubota - Part 1
Itchiku Grand Show - Kubota Fashion Show (RARE footage, Tokyo 1982) - Part 1
Japanese Kimono Folding Instructions | Itchiku Kubota Art Museum
Kubota's Creativity and Beauty from Nature / Part 3 Kubota's Kimonos
Kubota's Inspiration from the Siberian POW camp / Part 2 Kubota's Kimonos
Introduction to Itchiku Kubota & Tsujigahana / Part 1 Kubota's Kimonos