Yoshiko Kawasaki

• 1942
  Born in Setagaya, Tokyo
  Entered the Bank of Tokyo
  Entered Izumi Junior College
  Worked at Setagaya Kohitsuji Kindergarten
• 1982
  Received basic training in textiles from TOKURA Shigeko of Kokugakai in Nagoya
• 1987
  Studied under TORISU Mizuko, of the Toseikai, in Fukuoka
• 1988
  Selected for the 23rd West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition for the first time
• 1994
  Selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition for the first time. Selected 13 times to date

From season to season my heart was fascinated with nature and the radiant beauty of flowers blossoming in gardens and fields, and I incorporated these influences into the concept and designs of my works. Dyes are mainly made from trees and plants, and for my yarns I stress the importance of the simple and warm feel of cotton; within these principles I carry out my work.

• 1994
  Received the KAB Award at the 29th West Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition
• 1997
  Received the KBC Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting Award at the 32nd West Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition
• 1999
  Received the Full Member’s Award at the 34th West Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition
• 2005
  Received the Governor of Okinawa Award at the 41st West Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition