Kesa: Japanese Buddhist Monks’ Vestments
2015Aug21(Fri)–2016Jan31(Sun)About this exhibition
The first exhibition at the Art Institute to feature the museum’s impressive collection of kesa, this presentation highlights both the range and exquisite intricacy of these textiles.
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