Kindred spirits : the eloquence of function in American Shaker and Japanese arts of daily life : a traveling exhibition
Entry/Object ID
NK807.K51
Description
This exhibition revealed the extraordinary similarities within two contrasting cultures. They share standards of excellence in making objects for daily use, resulting from skilled and sensitive use of natural materials, and a reverence for the work of human hands. Kindred Spirits brought together for the first time a broad spectrum of American Shaker and Japanese crafts representing rich regional traditions. The exhibition featured approximately 200 of the finest objects used in American Shaker and Japanese daily life -- furniture, textiles, baskets, tools, and domestic utensils made of wood, metal, paper, lacquer, and natural fibers.
Collection
Carol Westfall Collection
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carol westfall collection, decorative arts--japan, decorative arts--shaker, exhibition catalogs, shakers
