Craft Exhibitions
Unseen Attire: Fragrance History
Oct 9, 2026 – Apr 2, 2027 · Paula Modzinska Cultural Institute Kosu Bunka Gallery, Minato · Tokyo
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Dates
- Oct 9, 2026 – Apr 2, 2027
About this event
SummaryLiving with Fragrance is an exhibition exploring scent as an invisible form of adornment, showcasing artifacts from ancient Greece, Europe, and Japan to reveal the diverse roles of fragrance in daily life.
Highlights
- Displays ancient Greek perfume jars and European perfume bottles
- Features artifacts related to Japanese incense and the art of fragrance (kōdō)
- Traces the history of scent in religious rituals, personal grooming, and leisure
- Includes contemporary programs to experience fragrance through multiple senses
Details
Presented by the Pola Research Institute of Beauty & Culture, this exhibition examines how fragrance has shaped lifestyles across cultures and eras. The collection includes items from various periods, illustrating the profound impact of scent on human experience. Visitors can engage with the theme through related programs such as an Aroma Blend Diffuser Craft Workshop, an Incense Sachet-Making Workshop, Gallery Talks, and a Talk Event. These activities offer opportunities to explore the world of fragrance interactively, combining historical context with modern applications to deepen understanding of scent's cultural significance.
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