{"id":24575,"date":"2025-03-24T16:15:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T23:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/?post_type=event&#038;p=24575"},"modified":"2025-03-24T16:15:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T23:15:43","slug":"fashion-and-fantasy-the-art-of-netsuke-carvings","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/events\/fashion-and-fantasy-the-art-of-netsuke-carvings\/","title":{"rendered":"Fashion and Fantasy: The Art of Netsuke Carvings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-opt-id=281694007  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:584\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:cf30092a80a819368f3ed2f5b6dc912a\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/fashionfantasy_horizontal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24774\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once&nbsp;immensely&nbsp;popular across Japan, <em>netsuke<\/em> (pronounced nets-keh), small accessories fashioned from wood, ivory, or porcelain, blurred the lines between function and art in their heyday.&nbsp;<em>Fashion and Fantasy<\/em>&nbsp;will showcase the fascinating world of these miniature Japanese carvings traditionally used to secure small pouches to men\u2019s pocketless <em>kimonos<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-opt-id=1424080007  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:525\/q:mauto\/rt:fill\/g:ce\/f:best\/id:09d6c82379fe35674191036393965acd\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/3G0A0015.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24576\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Japanese ivory netsuke of a rabbit with a bunch of loquats. Signed in rectangular reserve &#8220;Okatomo&#8221;. 18th century. Photo by Heather Hawksford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first netsuke were made of small, dried gourds, slender pieces of wood or bamboo sticks. These rudimentary toggles developed into exquisite artistic carvings with the help of a subversive and fashionable mercantile class. During the Edo period (1603\u20131868), numerous edicts prevented the lower classes\u2014farmers, craftsmen and merchants\u2014from displaying opulence, while the upper warrior class enjoyed access to more refined and lavish clothes, houses and jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=430613643  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:517\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fashion-and-Fantasy-Netsuke-Golden-Crane-Opening-Reception–Nina-Johnson-5236-1.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25084\" data-id=\"25084\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20517%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22517%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22517%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Scenes from &#8220;Fashion and Fantasy: The Art of Netsuke Carvings.&#8221; Photos by Nina Johnson.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=791467512  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:1c109684daf9b2476b5d6fd1bf96b487\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/Fashion-and-Fantasy-Netsuke-Golden-Crane-Opening-Reception–Nina-Johnson-5510.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25083\" data-id=\"25083\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Scenes from &#8220;Fashion and Fantasy: The Art of Netsuke Carvings.&#8221; Photos by Nina Johnson.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=588611610  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fashion-and-Fantasy-Netsuke-Golden-Crane-Opening-Reception–Nina-Johnson-5496.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25082\" data-id=\"25082\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Scenes from &#8220;Fashion and Fantasy: The Art of Netsuke Carvings.&#8221; Photos by Nina Johnson.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=897854643  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fashion-and-Fantasy-Netsuke-Golden-Crane-Opening-Reception–Nina-Johnson-5470.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25081\" data-id=\"25081\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Scenes from &#8220;Fashion and Fantasy: The Art of Netsuke Carvings.&#8221; Photos by Nina Johnson.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-opt-id=1115307455  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:788\/h:526\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fashion-and-Fantasy-Netsuke-Golden-Crane-Opening-Reception–Nina-Johnson-5457-1.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-25085\" data-id=\"25085\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20788%20526%22%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22788%22%20height%3D%22526%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Scenes from &#8220;Fashion and Fantasy: The Art of Netsuke Carvings.&#8221; Photos by Nina Johnson.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Netsuke, however, were technically functional objects and were thus allowed to be worn by the increasingly wealthy mercantile class. Netsuke developed into increasingly intricate, masterfully carved figures that displayed a delightful diversity of materials, styles and themes. Small and inconspicuous, netsuke encapsulated the aesthetic sense of <em>iki<\/em>, the fashionable, subdued elegance of the urban chic of Edo-period Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt seemed fitting to give the netsuke collection to the Garden as they do such a good job of showcasing Japanese culture. I have seen a sundial in another garden that was inscribed with the phrase, \u2018Time began in a garden.\u2019 Surely, that is true.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>James R. Coonan<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawing on a&nbsp;recent&nbsp;gift&nbsp;from The Netsuke Collection of James R. Coonan, Denise C. Bates and Lurline C. Menzies, this exhibition explores the breathtaking stories, artistic expression and imagination that netsuke capture. Each&nbsp;netsuke&nbsp;is highly detailed, imaginatively depicting people and animals from everyday life as well as folktales and fables.&nbsp;&nbsp;As you stroll across the manicured landscapes of Portland Japanese Garden, discover the whimsical world of these miniature fashion statements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Exhibition Guest Director: Imme H\u00fcttmann <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Virtually:<\/h4>\n\n\n<p><script src=\"\/\/visitingmedia.com\/tt8\/embed\/iframe.js?ttid=japanese-gardens#\/3d-model\/0\/24?b11t0=1&amp;a10ph=1&amp;c13rl3=0\" id=\"vm-truetour\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Portland Japanese Garden would like to thank the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership for their funding support of this exhibition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img data-opt-id=444807941  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.japanesegarden.org\/cb:NhfT.31879\/w:376\/h:213\/q:mauto\/f:best\/id:422a199e105274c31e43665904f5f0b1\/https:\/\/japanesegarden.org\/CGP-English-Color.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20376%20213%22%20width%3D%22376%22%20height%3D%22213%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22376%22%20height%3D%22213%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24863\" style=\"width:100px;height:57px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once&nbsp;immensely&nbsp;popular across Japan, netsuke (pronounced nets-keh), small accessories fashioned from wood, ivory, or porcelain, blurred the lines between function and art in their heyday.&nbsp;Fashion and Fantasy&nbsp;will showcase the fascinating world of these miniature Japanese carvings traditionally used to secure small pouches to men\u2019s pocketless kimonos.&nbsp; 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