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The Light Beyond Imperfection
“Kintsugi Kurashi” and the Art of Kintsugi
“There is a crack in everything.
That's how the light gets in."
That's how the light gets in."
Everyday life leads to inspiration
Naomi Ashida,Ametsuchi
The desire to create useful objects has long been a source of inspiration.
Bingata – Vibrant Resist Dyeing - Issue 22
Okinawa has a variety of textile traditions, but Bingata is the only dyeing technique.
Bashofu – Woven Banana Fiber Cloth - Issue 22
The history of Bashofu is old, it is believed to date back to as early as the 13th or 14th centuries.
FROM LAND TO NEEDLES
Woolfolk
What if knitting could help people in poverty and make the world a little better? Check out our interview with Woolfolk.
From Land to Needles
Tracing our yarns back to their sources
What if knitting lifted people out of poverty and could make the world a better place? Interview with Nomadnoos.
Finding Joy Beneath and Beyond the Textile Surface
Like illustrations from a storybook, Yuri Himuro’s textile designs have a narrative touch to them.
Invitation to a Fictional Country
The Embroidered Accessories of ARRO
Many layers of bird feathers seem to comprise this small object.
The Embroideries of Michelle Kingdom - Issue 19
These embroidery pieces are like scenes from a mysterious story. The artist, Michelle Kingdom, creates these somewhat disturbing, yet fascinating scenes with layered thread, stitch by stitch.
THE Story of a Creative Life bookhou - Issue 17
bookhou's silk-screen printed bags and pouches have been one of the most sought-after items in the knitting community, until their punch-needlework, small patchwork items, and a line of fabric appeared on the scene.