Kimono of Tsumugi "Flight"

Year.2022
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Yuko Murai

1952 -
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 5

Description

  • Category
    Textiles
  • Year presented
    2022
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Tsumugi silk

Tsumugi silk is woven from spun silk thread (tsumugi ito). Tsumugi is not as smooth or glossy as reeled silk, and features a simple, nubby texture.

Awards received

  • The 51st Kinki Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2022)
  • Kyoto Shimbun Award

Comment on Award

I was charmed by the power of the waterfowls splashing the water as they take off and the strong beauty of the flock flying to the distance, and tried to express this in this textile. I feel deeply moved by the animals' single-minded devotion to live and the power of nature.
I used the staggered kasuri technique to express the bubbles and the curved lines of the birds. Like the waterfowls, I would like to work hard and move forward as much as possible.
(from the Japan Kōgei Association Kinki Branch Newsletter)

photo Kimono of Tsumugi "Flight"
Kimono of Tsumugi "Flight" Yuko Murai
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