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IWASAWA
ORIENTAL ART is an oriental
antique gallery located in the
center of downtown Los Gatos,
California, about 40 minutes
from San Francisco International
Airport, or 15 minutes from San
Jose International Airport.
As you approach the building
done in traditional Japanese
architecture, complete with roof
of blue tile imported from
Japan, there comes a feeling of
tranquility. A noren on
the front porch blows in the
breeze. It is lettered with her
family crest.
Upon entering and
being greeted by a smiling
Kumiko Iwasawa Vadas, the
feeling of serenity and
anticipation envelope you. The
elegant exhibits of Japanese
antiques and contemporary art
harmonize with their simple,
natural surroundings. You are at
Iwasawa Oriental Art in Los
Gatos, California (in the heart
of Silicon Valley) .
In 1982, Kumiko Iwasawa Vadas,
the proprietor of Iwasawa
Oriental Art, commissioned the
design and construction of this
traditional Japanese building to
house the collection of Japanese
antiquities. Iwasawa Oriental
Art offers identification and
appraisal services.
Ms. Iwasawa Vadas is the
regional chairperson of the
International Netsuke Society
and the founder of the
Netsuke & Japanese Art Online
Research Center.
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