Back again after three years with the important theme of feltmaking, Jorie Johnson is invited to lecture about her experiences with the Shōsō-in Kasen felt […]
The conservation, management, research, and study of the Shosoin treasures by the Office of the Imperial Household Agency Nara are reported annually in the “Shosoin
It’s been a few years since the last set of 12 post cards introducing the works of Joi RaeTextiles was published. Please have a look
“Play with Color & Form” for warm winter accessories and clothing made from wool. Accents of color in combination with materials like silk fiber, lace,
‘Tis the long season of chilling breezes and darker days but want my professional solution? Wrap in warm WOOL and COLORS! Come enjoy the brilliant
The annual four person exhibition curated by Kie Toyoda of Sake no Utsuwa Toyoda Gallery. Lots to see and new works to enjoy. And, it
8th Century Shōsōin Felt Rugs: Insight into the Patterning & Dyeing of the Kasen a presentation by Jorie Johnson A one day conference at the China
365 Degrees of Wool: A Felt Artist’s Learning Spiral (“Square Peg in a Round Hole”) ZOOM Powerpoint presentation by Jorie Johnson An overview of the
Insight into the sometimes unusual thought process of felt artisans, both in the 8th c. and 21st c CE.
“Genius of Feltmaking: Creating a 7th CE Replica of Shosoin Treasures Kasen no.17 Felt Rug” by Jorie Johnson (pp. L-05-L-08, Japanese language) Always a gem
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
100 artists exhibit in the format of 20 x 20 x 20cm. I always look forward to this collection of talented artists’ work. Visit Gallery
