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”
Tag Archives: Handweaving
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”
Coastal Fiberarts 2011
I’ve recently returned from Astoria, Oregon USA where i attended the “Coastal Fiberarts 2011” exhibit reception. I’ve returned home inspired by the exhibit and the beautiful Oregon coastal views. “Coastal Fiberarts 2011” exhibit, Astoria, Oregon USA This colorful and inspirational exhibit was facilitated by Cheryl Silverblatt, a fiberartist and handweaver. Cheryl Silverblatt, Reception Opening AddressContinue reading “Coastal Fiberarts 2011”
Exhibition: “Coastal Fiberarts 2011″…Astoria, Oregon USA
The “Coastal Fiberarts 2011” exhibit will open next week in Astoria, Oregon USA. One of my handwoven silk textiles is included in the juried show. Oh, happy day! You’re welcome to attend the opening reception. Hope to see you there! “Coastal Fiberarts 2011” Exhibit – Reception July 14, 2011
The scarf…”an artistic and lovingly crafted art form”…
The scarf…once “a modest winter knit”, but now “an artistic and lovingly crafted art form”…you can see for yourself at the “Rhythm of Life” exhibit which opens today at the National Wool Museum in Geelong, Australia. While you’re there, please do take a peek at my silk scarf on display along with the works ofContinue reading “The scarf…”an artistic and lovingly crafted art form”…”
Exhibition: the “Rhythm of Life”…Geelong, Australia
Oh happy day! One of my handwoven silk scarves will be on display in the “Rhythm of Life” exhibit at the National Wool Museum in Geelong, Australia, June 24-August 21, 2011. You’re welcome to attend the launch on Friday, June 24…oh, and don’t forget to wear a scarf! “Rhythm of Life” Exhibit – Opening Night,Continue reading “Exhibition: the “Rhythm of Life”…Geelong, Australia”
Closet Wish…
Someday i will open my closet and see my closet wish come true…a closet full of handwoven bashofu hand-dyed with Ryukyu Ai (indigo)…there will be some Ikat birds in flight and sparkling dragonflies too…
A Little Bird…
A little bird is perched atop my Okinawan High Loom. She is yellow, but a lighter yellow than the Fukugi dye on my handwoven Shuri Hana Ori threads…
Off We Go…”Ikimashou”
My Okinawa family said “Off we go to Kijoka. Let’s go!” “We’re off to Sensei Taira’s bashofu art studio ikimashou (let’s go)!”
Oh, the Light…
My Okinawan High Loom and Ito Basho spinning wheel Master, Oshiro-san, lives in Haebaru Cho on Okinawa Island. The light beams thru the windows of his woodworking studio. This is a special place where a talented man designs and constructs beautiful handweaving and handspinning tools that provide a lifetime of inspiration for the handweaver. Oh,Continue reading “Oh, the Light…”
Scharine Kirchoff, Fiber Artist 