Tag Archives: Handspinning

The Colorful Spirit of an Ancient Craft

I’m looking forward to presenting “Weaving and Dyeing in the Colorful Spirit of an Ancient Craft” on Sat., March 14, 11 am – 2 pm, at the Anchorage Museum of Fine Arts, Anchorage, Alaska as part of the Anchorage Weavers and Spinners Guild meeting. Synopsis: Handweaving and hand-dyeing textiles with natural materials and botanicals, includingContinue reading “The Colorful Spirit of an Ancient Craft”

These Old Weaving Tools…

I like these old weaving tools… and sometimes wonder what some of these old tools have seen… Did they belong to a hillside bashofu weaver and spinner? Like the tools that belong to my Izumi family? Have they seen Spring days of Ai Zomme (indigo dyeing) and kasuri splashes? Maybe they’ve even survived the daysContinue reading “These Old Weaving Tools…”

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…”

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”

On my Tom-Tom today…

I often use my Okinawan High Loom tom-tom (loom beater)  for both weaving and display, but today i’m displaying my handwoven Bingata pouches another way… Handspun and Handwoven Linen and Hemp Pouches. Bingata Natural Dyes.

On my Tom-Tom today (8/22/11)…

Guess what’s hanging on my Okinawan High Loom tom-tom (loom beater) today?  A Japanese linen and hemp table runner…let’s keep smiling and weaving, OK? Handspun and Handwoven Linen and Hemp Table Runner.  Antique Japanese Weave Structure.

Spinning the Fibers of the Ryukyus

Oh, lucky me!  Recently, i attended the Contemporary Handweavers of Texas (CHT) Conference held in College Station, Texas USA.  At the Conference, i participated in a 2 day bast and luxury fiber spinning class…Flax, Hemp, Ramie, Bamboo….and, ooohhh so lovely, Tussah Silk. Our instructor was Patsy Zawistoski.  Patsy is a master handspinner in the United States.Continue reading “Spinning the Fibers of the Ryukyus”