A Lace Exhibition in Yokohama -June 2006 |
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In
the summer of 2006 we were asked to contribute to
the Yamanote Seiyokan Festa in Yokohama. The festival is held in the six
old Western-style houses in the Yamonote area above Yokohama. This
year's festival had the theme of 'flowers and tableware'. Different
flower artists organize the displays in each house.
We lent a collection
of our antique lace for the exhibition in the British House, which is
Yokohama City's designated cultural property. Honma Sensei produced the
wonderful floral displays for this house.
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The
additional theme in the British House was the Queen's birthday. Queen
Elizabeth wass celebrating her 80th birthday in 2006. Three rooms were
decorated, one in each of the colours of the British flag - red, white
and blue. Our lace was displayed in the white room.
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Here
is one of the stunning floral displays in the blue room.
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And
here are some of the displays in the red room. So attractive!
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An
elegant dining room, with a formal display of linens, china and flowers
set out, ready for dinner. There is also a small 'tea-time' display on a
side table. I hope some of our website visitors managed to attend
the exhibition.
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