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Zen Weaving

 

Inspired by the experience of living, the art of SAORI zen weaving encourages self expression, personal growth, and healing.  

SAORI lets us celebrate the beauty of our imperfections by weaving differing colors, threads and textures into a fabric that reflects the masterpiece of our own humanity.

 
 
 
 

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Bengala Mud Dye Itajime-shibori DIY Kit
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Susuzome (Soot Dye)
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Kakishibuzome (Tannin Dye)
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Sakiori Cutter (Fabric Cutter)
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Sakiori Cutter (Fabric Cutter)
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We visited to Onomichi Kakien for the kakishibu dyeing workshop. Their new workshop site was, of course, painted with Kakishibu dye! It’s filled with variety of products such as dried fruits, vinegar, bags and paper baskets. After the workshop, we walked to the oldest persimmon tree and said hi to the goats who work to protect the fruit from mountain monkeys. The Kakishibu dye, products and the workshop are available @loopoftheloom #onomichikakien #onomichi #japantextiletour2019 #paperbasket #kakishibu #kakishibudye #tachibanatextileinstitute #loopoftheloom #tannindye #furmentation #naturaldye #japanesetextiles
We learned a knotting technique from Toyomi of Arts and Crafts Village. The Kirashiki-knotting is inspired from Mingei crafts movement. The process was fun to make a sample size piece, especially designing the pattern and choosing the color took long time from her huge yarn collection! #kurashikiknotting #mingei #okayama #artsandcraftsmovement #artsandcraftsvillage #loopoftheloom #japantextiletour2019 #weaving #japanesetextiles
Lorenzo’s presentation will start soon at Hopewell Theater. #saoriweaving #autism #youngaudiencens
We visited Yoko Kano, known as a textile artist for the famous noren project in Naoshima island. The norens (“noren” is a storefront screen.) have been loved by locals and tourists. It's great that her works have become an integral part of the community. #yokokano #noren #naoshima #japanesetextileartist #naturaldyer #handsye #shiboridye #visualdesign #storefront #screen #japanesestyle #katsuyama #okayama #artsandcrafstvillage #japanesetextiledesign #japantextiletour2019 #loopoftheloom
We learned how to use the Japanese spinning tools. #japantextiletour2019 #sakushukasuri #tsuyama #wamen #japanesecottonyarn #cottonyarn #handspinning #kasuriori #aizome #indigodyedyarn #kimono #loopoftheloom
Celebrate a special event with your friend! #loopoftheloom #thingstodowithfriends #expectedmother #girlfriends #handweaving #saoriweaving
Shodo Iwagaki, a zen priest of Mairai-ji temple in the inland area of Okayama prefecture fills the fusuma-sliding washi doors and ceiling panels with his artworks. Over 300 woodblock prints with sumi-ink are lit gently by his collection of Isamu Noguchi’s lights, and the fresh flowers that were decorated by Shodo in Japanese traditional way in each room. It has been a reunion since I coordinated his exhibition in Soho, New York in 1996 and 1997. I wish more people from all over the world visit Mairai-ji temple to see his artworks. #woodblockprint #woodblockprinting #japanesewoodblock #shodoiwagaki #zenart #zenartist #sumiart #kurosumiink #zentemple #mairai-ji #maniwa #okayama #loopoftheloom #japantextiletour2019 #minimalart #wallart #washipaperart #zentemple #zenmonk #zenpriest #munakatashiko #blackandwhite_art
A weaver’s nails are sharpen before weaving. #tsumekakihontsuzureori #nishijin #nishijintsuzureori #loopoftheloom #japantextiletour2019 #fiberarts #japanesetextiles #weaversofinstagram #kimono #obi #weaving