Banana leaves, elk bark, nettle fiber and fish skin are just some of the materials used in making an extraordinary collection of garments on view at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), in an ...
Japan is home to ‘Banshu Ori’ – the making of ancient cotton textiles by dyeing, weaving and finishing in one continuous production cycle. Despite modernization, the region of Nishiwaki and its mills ...
It’s the details that matter. That expression probably applies to nowhere more than Japan, where crafts are art forms, and their creators given the time to make their magic. Take, for example, the ...
TOKYO — The name Minä Perhonen may sound Finnish but the textiles and fashion line is actually the brainchild of Japanese designer Akira Minagawa, who has cleverly paired Scandinavian sensibilities ...
Most exhibitions of Japanese textiles showcase sumptuous kimonos, indigo-dyed fabrics or patterned prints made with traditional materials. A show at the Minneapolis Institute of Art will offer an ...
Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! The best of London for free. Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when ...
Specialty: At Sri Threads in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Stephen Szczepanek deals in Japanese textiles from the early 18th century to the 20th, with a specialty in boro, traditional cloths made from ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results