It was such a pleasure to teach an Introduction to Kasuri (ikat) Weaving workshop last week. The workshop was sponsored by the Weavers and Spinners Society of Austin (WSSA), and was attended by participants from various locations around the State of Texas, USA. The workshop covered the workflow process that I published in the ComplexContinue reading “Kasuri (Ikat) Handweaving Workshop”
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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”
Exhibition: Interwoven V…Houston, TX USA
Juror Mary Welch has selected several of my handwoven and hand-dyed garments and accessories for inclusion in the upcoming Interwoven V exhibit. The exhibit will take place Oct. 19-27 at the 18 Hands Gallery, Houston, TX USA. Please join us at the reception on Sat., Oct. 19, 6-9 pm. Come and meet a fabulous groupContinue reading “Exhibition: Interwoven V…Houston, TX USA”
Coastal Fiberarts 2013
I’m so pleased that two of my fiberart pieces were selected by Shelley Sokolofsky, juror, for inclusion in the Coastal Fiberarts 2013 exhibit in Astoria, Oregon. The exhibit is presented by Astoria Visual Arts in cooperation with Clatsop Community College. My work in the exhibit includes a handwoven traditional Ryukyu Kasuri (ikat) fabric vest… andContinue reading “Coastal Fiberarts 2013”
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”
Winter Ryukyu Kasuri (Ikat)
Well life was busy at Ryukyu Heritage Textiles during the holidays…I was busy weaving Kasuri Ikat the Ryukyu way when all of a sudden a snowman appeared on my handwoven one day! A Snowman on my Handwoven Kasuri Ikat
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”
Ryukyu Bingata Kimono
Traditional Ryukyu kimonos are constructed of handwoven fabric with bingata natural dye designs. The underlying fabric is also handwoven, however the weave structure differs and consists of the Kasuri Ikat style. A Hanagasa (lotus flower hat) is typically worn with the traditional bingata kimono as seen on these Ryukyu dancers… As you can see, theContinue reading “Ryukyu Bingata Kimono”
I am a Happy Gardener…
The heat and humidity have arrived in Houston, TX USA, and the weather feels just like summer in Okinawa. At least a month has passed since i first started tilling and enriching my Ryukyu garden bed. So, this week i decided that it’s time…time to plant my Ito Basho seeds…i am a happy gardener… ItoContinue reading “I am a Happy Gardener…”
Chanpuru
Chanpuru means “mixed” in the Uchina Guchi language of Okinawa. Chanpuru is used to describe many aspects of the Okinawan culture including its textile culture. Ryukyu Kasuri is a good example. Ryukyu Kasuri originated in the Ryukyu Islands during the Ryukyu Kingdom period in the 14th century. It is believed that the Ryukyu Islanders learnedContinue reading “Chanpuru”
Scharine Kirchoff, Fiber Artist 