Toshie Komikado

1962 -
  • Textiles
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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  • Category
    Textiles
  • Born
    1962 -
  • Membership
    Research member, Japan Kogei Association
Toshie Komikado

Style

Producing thin linen kimonos for the summer with jofu (high quality, plain-woven hemp cloth). Translucent kimonos with a smooth texture and refreshing look. Using hard-twist yarn to make textiles with crimps called shibo on the surface.

Biography

  • 1990
    Started to produce intangible cultural property of Ishikawa Prefecture "Noto Jofu" (up to 1995)
  • 1993
    Designated as technical trainee for the traditional industry in Ishikawa Prefecture

Awards

  • 2009
    Received the New Artist Award at the 56th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (submitted for the first time)
  • 2021
    Received the Iwataya Mitsukoshi Award at the West Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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