Author Archives: Ryukyu Heritage Textiles

A Nice New Home

oh, i’m so pleased…my hand-dyed piece, “The Transformation”, on exhibit at the “Focus on Fiber 2012” exhibit was sold at the 18 Hands Gallery recently.  The Gallery provided me with the contact information of the person (an artist :o) who purchased my artwork, so i’m busy drafting a heartfelt thank you note.  i’m hoping, too,Continue reading “A Nice New Home”

Focus on Fiber 2012

The Houston Area Fiber Artists (HAFA) juried exhibit, “Focus on Fiber” opened on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the 18 Hands Gallery in Houston, TX USA.  The fiber works of many talented fiber artists are included in the show and may be viewed until September 30. HAFA has completed a web album of the annualContinue reading “Focus on Fiber 2012”

Exhibition: “Focus on Fiber 2012″…Houston, Texas USA

The Houston Area Fiber Artists (HAFA) juried exhibit  “Focus on Fiber 2012″ will open this week in Houston, Texas USA.  My hand-dyed shawl, “The Transformation”, was juried into the show by Sally Sprout. My cotton chiffon shawl underwent 3 phases of botanical dyework conducted in the U.S. and Trinidad, West Indies.  The botanical plants utilizedContinue reading “Exhibition: “Focus on Fiber 2012″…Houston, Texas USA”

Kasuri Views

in my studio begins with a Hai Sai!  Let’s begin the day, shall we, with a magical tie… then let’s dip our threads, yes dip our threads into the blue dye… now our threads are drying…will tomorrow ever come?  i want to untie, oh yes, untie and view those blue-white hues… then we will windContinue reading “Kasuri Views”

Exhibition: “The Art of Fiber” Exhibit Poster

I’m so, so pleased.  Yet, I am humbled too.  My Ryukyu Ai (indigo) dyed silk shawl was included on “The Art of Fiber” exhibit poster. My shawl was created utilizing an ancient method of fermenting indigo leaves common to Okinawa.  I grow the Ryukyu Ai (indigo) in my studio dye garden. I see that myContinue reading “Exhibition: “The Art of Fiber” Exhibit Poster”

Exhibition: “The Art of Fiber”…Lorton, Virginia USA

Just in time for the holidays, The Workhouse Arts Center presents the exhibition, “The Art of Fiber” from November 23 – December 31, 2011.  The exhibit is a celebration of  “the beauty and creativity of the fiber arts”. I am so happy that one of my hand-dyed shawls was juried into the exhibit by jurorsContinue reading “Exhibition: “The Art of Fiber”…Lorton, Virginia USA”

My Uwa-Pari

I planted Ryukyu Ai (indigo) outside my studio last Spring…the plants are healthy and the time for gathering the leaves for fermentation dyeing is drawing near. However, last summer i grew oh soo impatient…so, i picked some leaves and bound them in vintage Japanese cotton cloth to extract the pigment.  Thereafter, i fermented the clothContinue reading “My Uwa-Pari”

Houston Area Fiber Artists – November 9 and 10

“Ryukyu Weaving and Dyeing:  Fabrics that Guard the Spirit” Date:  November 9, 2011 Time:  7:00 pm Where:  Houston Area Fiber Artists (HAFA) Meeting Location:  St. Philips United Methodist Church, 5501 Beechnut, Houston, TX USA ******************************************* Date:  November 10, 2011 Time:  10:30 am Where:  Houston Area Fiber Artists (HAFA) Meeting Location:  Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599Continue reading “Houston Area Fiber Artists – November 9 and 10”

Exhibition: “Interwoven III″…Houston, Texas USA

The “Interwoven III” exhibit will open next week at the 18 Hands Gallery, Houston, Texas USA.  I’ve been busy handspinning silk threads and weaving…a combination of recycled silk and kibiso silk are combined in my two scarves on display.  You’re welcome to see for yourself and attend the opening reception on Saturday! “Interwoven III″ ExhibitContinue reading “Exhibition: “Interwoven III″…Houston, Texas USA”