Shuri Hana Ori is a float weave structure that originated in Shuri, the capitol of the Ryukyu Kingdom, during the Ryukyu Kingdom period (15 – 19th century). Shuri is located on Okinawa Island, Japan. Hana means “flower” and “ori” means weaving in Japanese, therefore Shuri Hana Ori (or, Hana Ui in Ryukyuan language) is essentiallyContinue reading “The Weaving of Flowers”
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These Bashofu Threads…
I’ve been spinning and winding these bashofu threads, and as I do, my mind spins and wanders too… What shall these bashofu threads be? A book cover, or tapestry? Or perhaps a cherished cloth for my family? These bashofu threads, once dyed and handwoven will tell a story. Like these vintage kimonos, they will documentContinue reading “These Bashofu Threads…”
Scharine Kirchoff, Fiber Artist 