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Rosewoman: Publicity for the Noh demonstration and mask exhibit that I attended on November 14, 2014, in downtown Kyoto
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Rosewoman: Noh costume and performance demonstration and mask exhibit
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Rosewoman: Noting the elements of the costume. On the actor's head is the base for the wig.
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Rosewoman: Engaging and sometimes humorous commentary on the process.
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Rosewoman: Adding another garment and now the wig
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Rosewoman: Commenting as the magnificent outer kimono is brought out ...
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Rosewoman: ... and put on.
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Rosewoman: Beginning to close the front of the kimono
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Rosewoman: Showing how the kimono is gathered in front
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Rosewoman: The front closure and wrap
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Rosewoman: Draping and tying the costume correctly
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Rosewoman: Final adjustments to the costume
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Rosewoman: Headband goes over the wig
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Rosewoman: Displaying the mask for the first character
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Rosewoman: Wrapping the headband while the actor holds the mask (?)
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Rosewoman: The headband goes over the wig and under the mask.
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Rosewoman: Almost done.
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Rosewoman: Costume complete.
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Rosewoman: Colorful autumn maple leaves on the headband in honor of the season
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Rosewoman: The actor moves in character ...
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Rosewoman: ... as singers narrate.
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Rosewoman: The actor begins to dance.
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Rosewoman: The story begins.
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Rosewoman: Fan, movements, and singing reveal feelings.
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Rosewoman: S/he raises the fan.
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Rosewoman: Movements that take years to perfect.
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Rosewoman: Dance continues.
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Rosewoman: The dance continues.
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Rosewoman: Changing mask and costume for the second character.
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Rosewoman: He explains the scene ...