Sanyo Chemicals Magazine, no. 528
2021 Autumn
Kyoto, Japan: Sanyo Chemical News
Kyoto, Japan: Sanyo Chemical News
Insight into the sometimes unusual thought process of felt artisans, both in the 8th c. and 21st c CE.
SPINNUTS no.108
2021 Jun
Japan, Kyoto: Spinnuts Publications スピナッツ出版
Japan, Kyoto: Spinnuts Publications スピナッツ出版
“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
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
7th Textile Art Miniatures · 100 Flowers, 100 Microcosms
Japan, Tokyo: Gallery5610
Jun 25 (Fri) - Jul 3 (Sat), 2021
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’ work. Visit Gallery
Miniature SHIBORI Accessory: wearable, durable and adorable
Japan, Nagoya, Arimatsu: Arimatsu Tanahashi Mansion
Mar 13 (Sat) - Mar 21 (Sun), 2021
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
Felt Matters issue 142, Genius of Feltmaking
2021 Mar
UK: International Feltmakers Association
UK: International Feltmakers Association
A short article introducing the experience of replicating an 8th CE felt carpet from the Shōsō-in Treasures of Nara, Japan. The replica portion was completed
JORIE JOHNSON Exhibition
JAPAN, Akita: Komatsu Craft Space
Feb 11 (Thu) - Mar 27 (Sat), 2021
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 …? Wool laminated
Tableware Conversation Fun 2021
JAPAN, Kyoto: Gallery Nishikawa
Feb 17 (Wed) - Feb 28 (Sun), 2021
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
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
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
Kyoto Art Festival 2020
2020 Oct
JAPAN, Kyoto: Kyoto Art Festival Art Division International Exhibition/Gallery Kei Fu ギャラリー恵風
JAPAN, Kyoto: Kyoto Art Festival Art Division International Exhibition/Gallery Kei Fu ギャラリー恵風
2020 Kyoto Art Festival, International Exhibition of Art Due to the Corona pandemic the usual city venue was closed to the team, therefore the “Small