Weaving in Japan was a learning feat which I would have been sorry to have not undertaken. The technical knowledge alone is something that will vastly improve my weaving, dyeing, and design planning. Not to even touch on the tools and equipment which make even the most difficult task easier, and more precise.Kasuri weaving was a labor-intensive technique which results in an endless amount of pattern

Textile designer Katsuji Wakisaka came to KTS and talked about his work at Marimekko, Jack Larsen, Wacoal Interior Fabric, and sou sou (present). Mr. Wakisaka was the first Japanese designer to work at Marimekko, and is famous for his fabric design "Bo Boo."Bo Boo (1975)Mr. Wakisaka explaining how the printing technique and dye is different now compared to the 60's and 70's, and how a repeated

Happy New Year!This year the following workshops will be open to international students:May 3-4Paper Yarn Making WorkshopKeiko YoshidaJuly 19-22Handwoven Indigo Dyed Scarf Workshop Kazuyo YamakoshiJuly 25-28Shifu WorkshopKeiko YoshidaAug. 29-31Chuya Ori Workshop (*added Feb. 7)Keiko YoshidaSep. 2-3Natural Dyeing Workshop "Colors of the Heian Period"Masaru HoriPlease click on the images for more information.We