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Fabric Animals from a “Nest Box” Studio
June 01, 2023
There are piles of fabric and yarn on one side of the room, and on the other, hefty vintage books on flora and fauna; treasure troves of inspiration.

The Light Beyond Imperfection
“Kintsugi Kurashi” and the Art of Kintsugi
October 29, 2022
“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
July 11, 2022
The desire to create useful objects has long been a source of inspiration.

Bingata – Vibrant Resist Dyeing - Issue 22
October 31, 2021
Okinawa has a variety of textile traditions, but Bingata is the only dyeing technique.

Bashofu – Woven Banana Fiber Cloth - Issue 22
October 31, 2021
The history of Bashofu is old, it is believed to date back to as early as the 13th or 14th centuries.

Finding Joy Beneath and Beyond the Textile Surface
October 29, 2020
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
June 01, 2020
Many layers of bird feathers seem to comprise this small object.

The Embroideries of Michelle Kingdom - Issue 19
November 01, 2019
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.

Vanessa Barragão's Upcycled Tapestries - Issue 18
June 01, 2019
Vanessa Barragão’s work is breathtaking for its eclectic and wondrous mix of fiber art techniques.

Statement with Colors: Tamaki niime's airy shawls
July 27, 2015
Niime Tamaki creates light-weight shawls and clothes with soft fabrics full of colors.