A cultural group in Cumbria is encouraging people to enjoy Japanese culture without leaving the county.
Members of Cumbria’s Living Heritage, an organisation for several tourist attractions in the county, have a number of Japanese-related exhibitions on offer.
The Arts and Craft House, Blackwell has an exhibition exploring the relationship between the British Arts and Crafts movement and Japanese designers and craftspeople.
The exhibition includes a hand-embroidered 19th century kimono and obi sash.
It also has a new family trail based around creatures inspired by Japanese culture and displays of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints and Blackwell’s collection of Japanese and British 19th and 20th century ceramics.
Rydal Mount, is staging an exhibition of paintings by Japanese artist Hideyuki Sobue.
Hideyuki has created paintings featuring Wordsworth and Rawnsley’s roles as spiritual guardians of the Lake District.
Jeanette Edgar, marketing co-ordinator of Cumbria’s Living Heritage, said: “Other Japanese stories can be tracked down within the Cumbria’s Living Heritage membership.
“At Dalemain Mansion and Gardens near Penrith, Japanese Marmalade Awards have sprung out of the global success of the historic home’s UK awards.
“At Levens Hall and Gardens near Kendal, there is a chance to see a Red-Japanned George II bracket clock.”
For more information visit: www.cumbriaslivingheritage.co.uk
