2025 Art and Science Entry

May 24, 2025 I entered the arts and science kingdom fair for the first time. I struggled with my scope for my research paper as I wanted to include ALL of the research that I did on the ceremony and the pieces of regalia. I finally narrowed down my scope to just focus on the actual costume I would wear. I ended up with a Heian woman’s high formal outfit.

Actual Paper:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q-4rstsQ5ggTgasrWTbvwVbIt0IUk-ZS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100911253007326404787&rtpof=true&sd=true

Heian Woman's costume, Photo by Cerian Cantwr

My arts and science display - photo by Cerian Cantwr

Noma, S. (1974). Japanese Costume and Textile Arts (1st ed., pp. 54, 68, 88, 97, 92, 128, 150). John Weatherhill, Inc. isbn 0-8348-1026-3

Photo of the dragonfly used to make the purple layer made by Spoonflower

Then Majesties Ivan and Katalena , My husband Ookami Musashi. Photo by Sharah Jean Meyer aka Dame Silly