‘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
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
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
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
