SAKIORI

“Kuro” sereis – A series of works using torn tomesode (formal kimono with a crest) fabric as the weft.

Photo Left）Saki-Ori Artist: Michiko Arikawa / Photo Right）Bag Designer: Yoko Inoue

The Nippon Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition themed around “Sakiori,” a traditional Japanese recycling technique passed down since the Edo period.

“Sakiori” is a weaving technique in which old kimonos and fabrics, no longer in use, are torn into strips and woven as weft threads. This recycling method was widely practiced when fabric and threads were precious resources. In the past, cotton was mainly used, but in modern times, various materials such as Western clothing and tenugui (Japanese hand towels) are incorporated, creating more free and unique designs.

In this exhibition, along with Sakiori textiles, we will display various practical items such as bags, table runners, and noren (traditional Japanese curtains) made from Sakiori fabric. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind creation, as no two Sakiori works made from recycled fabrics are the same.

This exhibition will particularly feature works made from “Tomesode,” a formal kimono, and “Beni,” the red linings of kimono. Although these works are made from the same black or red fabrics, they showcase subtly different textures depending on the individuality of the vintage garments and the variation in warp threads. Check out the “KURO” and “BENI” series.

Additionally, on September 27 (Friday) and 28 (Saturday), we will hold workshops where visitors can experience Sakiori weaving.

We look forward to welcoming you to the exhibition.

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Workshop Details

Dates: Friday, September 27, 2024, and Saturday, September 28, 2024
Times: 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM / 4:00 PM (2 participants per session)
Fee: $30
Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour
Details: Choose your preferred Sakiori yarn and create a 12×15 cm
Sakiori textile.

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Exhibiting Artists

Sakiori Artist: Michiko Arikawa
Bag Designer: Yoko Inoue

Major Exhibitions

August 2018: Shimonoseki Daimaru Event
October 2018: Gallery & Cafe Girasole Two-Person Weaving Exhibition
May 2019: Old British Consulate Gallery, Shimonoseki
January 2021: My Craft Exhibition, Shimonoseki Daimaru
December 2022: Moji Red Brick Place Creative Bag Exhibition

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Sponsored by: Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Organized by: B-SIG Inc.