Joi Rae Textiles – Website of Textile Artist Jorie Johnson

Miniature Textile Art Exhibition Catalogues Vol. 1-6

2010-2019100 Artists Invitational Textile Artworks representing a diverse collection of materials, techniques and concepts.

English Video of Shōsō-in Kasen No. 17 Felt Carpet Replication

During the summer of 2020 the nine years of research culminated in three replica portions of Kasen No. 17.One of the three replicas was exhibited …

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7th Textile Art Miniatures · 100 Flowers, 100 Microcosms

Japan, Tokyo: Gallery5610
Jun 25 (Fri) - Jul 3 (Sat), 2021

100 artists exhibit in the format of 20 x 20 x 20cm. I always look forward to this collection of talented artists and their work.

Miniature SHIBORI Accessory: wearable, durable and adorable

Japan, Nagoya, Arimatsu: Arimatsu Tanahashi Mansion
Mar 13 (Sat) - Mar 21 (Sun), 2021

Coordinated by the World Shibori Network (WSN) and representing 22 Japanese and International artists, the exhibition venue, Arimatsu Tanahashi Mansion is an historical building protected …

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Felt Matters: Genius of Feltmaking

UK: International Feltmakers Association

A short article in Issue 142, March 2021, introducing the experience of replicating an 8th CE felt carpet from the Shōsō-in Treasures of Nara, Japan …

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JORIE JOHNSON Exhibition

JAPAN, Akita: Komatsu Craft Space
Feb 11 (Thu) - Mar 27 (Sat), 2021

An impromptu collection of winter accessories to shield the cold with a fashion statement!　Or, a Valentine’s Day present without the calories …? 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Tableware Conversation Fun 2021

JAPAN, Kyoto: Gallery Nishikawa
Feb 17 (Wed) - Feb 28 (Sun), 2021

Group exhibition of bright table items in glass, ceramic, and lacquer. JoiRae Textiles’ felt table mats and runners to compliment the variety of materials.

Artwear Body 身に纏うアート

Japan, Kyoto, Fushimi: 酒の器 Toyoda
Dec 2 (Wed) - Dec 13 (Sun), 2020

Autumn colors are gorgeous this year but soon the autumn winds will arrive. Welcome to Toyoda Gallery in Fushimi for artful protection.

The 72nd Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures

JAPAN, Nara: Nara National Museum
Oct 24 (Sat) - Nov 9 (Mon), 2020

After nine years of research work examining the entire collection of Tang Dynasty felt Kasen housed in the Shōsō-in Repository, Nara, the JoiRae Textiles replica …

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Nature – Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial, Nature by Design

USA, New York: Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
Dec 7 (Sat) - Sep 7 (Mon), 2020

NOW ON VIEW Jorie Johnson and Clifton Monteith’s Felt & Lacquer Vessel collaboration on exhibit through September 7th, 2020. To accompany the special exhibition, Nature—Cooper Hewitt …

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