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「縄夏生」
梅雨の晴れ間、夏の深まりを告げる半夏生（はんげしょう）の頃、京都・両足院にて藍師・染師BUAISOUによる作品展「縄夏生（なわげしょう）」を開催いたします。
半夏生は、かつて田植えの節目とされ、田畑に汗する農家が最も忙しくなる季節でした。一方で、夏を前に藍畑も育成期を迎え、緑の畝に広がる藍の葉は、日々深い蒼を蓄えていきます。季節の移ろいのなか、古くから暮らしに寄り添ってきた藍染と、今も続く農耕の営みが静かに重なり合います。
一歩寺門をくぐれば、世俗の喧騒は遠く去り、ひんやりとした静寂が広がります。苔むした石と白砂の枯山水庭園、池泉回遊式の庭園では、真っ白に色づいた半夏生の葉が梅雨の雨を弾き、初夏の光を受けて揺れ、訪れる人々を迎えます。
本展では、日本の伝統技術「藍染」に現代的な感性を融合させた作品群を展示します。いずれも藍染の技法「型染め」により、縄文様が布に浮かび上がります。半夏生の葉が白くなる様子は、古くは「半化粧（はんげしょう）」と呼ばれ、その呼び名がやがて「半夏生」へと変化したと伝えられています。藍と白のコントラストが織りなす文様も、展覧会名「縄夏生（なわげしょう）」が示すように、まるで藍の布に施された化粧のようであり、半夏生の緑の葉が白く染まる様子とも呼応します。
また、両足院内の茶室「臨池亭」も特別に藍で設えられ、藍に触れながら一服を楽しめる特別な茶会も催されます。藍と茶が織りなす静謐な空間で、五感をひらき、初夏の情景をより深く味わっていただけます。
農村の活気と寺院の静寂。古くから続く手仕事と新しい表現。相反するものが交差する空間のなかで、鑑賞者は静かな物語を見つめます。忙しさの向こう側にある穏やかな風景、そして深い藍の世界に包まれるひととき─。
どうぞ、ここでしか出会えない初夏の情趣と藍染の物語を、じっくりと感じ取ってください。
"Nawageshō"
In early summer, the garden of Ryosokuin reaches its most vibrant and enchanting state of the year. Ryosokuin is delighted to present the exhibition "Nawageshō", starting on June 1, featuring internationally renowned indigo farmers and dyers, BUAISOU.
Hangeshō also refers to a seasonal division in the traditional Japanese calendar, occurring on the eleventh day after the summer solstice. This period has long been considered the busiest time for farmers. Around the same time, the indigo fields of BUAISOU in Tokushima begin to flourish.
Stepping through the temple gate, the worldly clamor fades away, replaced by a cool and profound silence. In the moss-covered stones and the white gravel of the dry landscape garden, and in the strolling garden with its pond, the pure white leaves of the hangeshō plants shimmer in the early summer light, repelling the rainy season’s droplets as they gently sway—quietly welcoming each visitor.
This exhibition presents a series of artworks that fuse the traditional Japanese craft of aizome (indigo dyeing) with a contemporary sensibility. Each piece features nawa-monyō (cord-pattern) motifs that emerge on the fabric through the katazome (stencil dyeing) technique.
The name of the seasonal plant hangeshō (Saururus chinensis), whose leaves turn white in early summer, is said to have originally been written as “半化粧” (literally, “half makeup”), reflecting its unique appearance. Over time, the characters evolved into the current form, “半夏生”. The striking white-on-indigo patterns resemble makeup applied to cloth, echoing both the exhibition’s title, Nawageshō, and the visual transformation of hangeshō leaves as they pale.
In addition, Ryosokuin’s tearoom, Rinchitei, will be specially adorned in indigo, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience a tea ceremony surrounded by this deep and calming hue. This tranquil space—where indigo and tea harmonize—invites guests to open their senses and appreciate the subtle beauty of early summer.
The vitality of rural life and the stillness of a Zen temple. Ancient craftsmanship and modern expression. Within this space where such contrasts converge, viewers are invited to quietly reflect and find their own story.
A moment to be enveloped in deep indigo, and to glimpse the serene landscape that lies beyond the noise of daily life—
we warmly invite you to experience the spirit of early summer and the story of indigo that can only be found here.
【縄夏生：BUAISOU展覧会】
会期：2025年6月1日（日）〜7月13日（日） 期間中無休
時間：12:00〜16:00（閉門16:30）
拝観料：1,000円、中高生 500円（本堂参拝・書院拝観）、団体900円（20名以上）
※庭園散策をご希望の方は人数限定拝観へお申し込みください。
【予約制特別拝観：半夏生の庭園散策付】
受付時間：9:30 / 10:00 / 11:00 (ウェブサイトより事前にご予約をお願い致します。)
定員：各回20名様（先着順）
拝観料：2,000円
ご予約はこちらから
事前のご予約が必要となります。なお、帰る時間は自由となります。
※一度ご予約いただきますとキャンセルはできません。ご了承ください。
【呈茶·茶会】
庭園内にある大村梅軒好みの茶室「臨池亭」におきまして少人数での茶会、および呈茶を開催いたします。通常は一般非公開の茶室にてBUAISOUによる特別な設えの中、作品をご鑑賞いただきながらの一服(抹茶とお菓子)を楽しんでいただけます。
○呈茶
開催日時: 基本的に毎日 10:00 ~15:00 (お寺の行事、茶会開催日などは変更になる場合もございます)
料金: 1,500円(税込・事前予約不要/当日受付決済)
○茶会
開催日程: 6/1(日)、8(日)、21(土)、29(日)、7/5(土)、12(土)
時間: 13:00 ~14:00 / 14:00 ~15:00の1日2席
7/5(土)は14:00 ~15:00の1席のみ
料金: 13,200円
(税込・拝観料込み ・BUAISOUの手ぬぐい付/各席 5名まで)
【展示関連販売·半夏生授与品】
BUAISOUによる藍染の手ぬぐい (6,600円·税込)
半夏生守 (2,000円)
水彩御朱印(1,000円)
はんげしょうの宝珠(御菓子丸製作・価格未定)
[NAWAGESHŌ: BUAISOU Exhibition]
Date: June 1 – July 13, 2025/Open daily throughout the exhibition
Time: 12:00 – 16:00 (Close the door at 16:30)
Admission: ¥1,000
– High school students or younger: ¥500
– Group more than 20 people: ¥900
(Hondo and Shoin halls visit)
If you wish to stroll through the garden, please apply for the special admission by reservation.
[Reservation-Only Special Admission: Garden Walk during Hangeshō Season]
Reception Times: 9:30 / 10:00 / 11:00
(Advance reservation required via website)
Capacity: 20 guests per session (first-come, first-served)
Admission: ¥2,000
Reservations available here.
Please note that advance reservation is required. Visitors are free to leave at any time.
Cancellations are not accepted once a reservation is made.
[Tea Offering & Tea Gatherings]
Small-scale tea offerings and gatherings will be held in Rinchitei, a tea room designed in the style of Baiken Omura, located within the garden.
Usually closed to the public, this special setting features BUAISOU's unique installation and offers a serene experience of enjoying a bowl of matcha and sweets while viewing the works.
○ Tea Offering
Dates: Daily (in principle) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
(Schedule may change on tea gathering days)
Fee: ¥1,500 (tax included / no reservation required / pay on-site)
○ Tea Gatherings
Dates: June 1 (Sun), 8 (Sun), 21 (Sat), 29 (Sun), July 5 (Sat), 12 (Sat)
Times: Two sessions per day: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM / 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
(Only one session on July 5: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Capacity: Up to 5 guests per session
Fee: ¥13,200 (tax included / includes admission & a BUAISOU-dyed tenugui)
Reservations available here.
[Exhibition-Related Goods & Hangeshō Charms]
– Indigo dyed Tenugui hand towel by BUAISOU: ¥6,600 (tax included)
– Hangeshō Mamori (Amulet): ¥2,000
– Water colored Goshuin (Special stamp): ¥1,000
– Hangeshō shaped sweet by Okashimaru
During the show period, you can enjoy POPUP by BUAISOU and limited time offerings at various locations in Gion area, Kyoko.
［Venues］
Gion Naito | OJOJO NAITŌ