Journal – "Weaving Words"
From Bamboo to Weaving Strips — A Visit to the ...
In Part 5 of my visit to Yoshida Takemono in Oita, I follow Naoki Yoshida as he prepares Carbonized Bamboo strips for weaving coffee drippers. From shaving and splitting bamboo...
Heating, Bending, Weaving — A Visit to the Yosh...
In Part 4 of my visit to Yoshida Takemono in Oita, I watch Naoki Yoshida at work. From heating and bending bamboo strips to carefully weaving the base of a...
Soaking, Twisting, Weaving — A Visit to the Yos...
In Part 3 of my visit to Yoshida Takemono in Oita, I watch Noriko Yoshida work on a White Bamboo Organizer Basket. From soaking and twisting the bamboo strips to...
Tending to Everyday Life — A Visit to the Yoshi...
Continuing my visit to Naoki and Noriko Yoshida of Yoshida Takemono in Oita, Part 2 explores their everyday life beyond bamboo basket making. From growing vegetables and herbs to beekeeping...
Choosing Bamboo, Making Baskets — A Visit to th...
Ahead of the upcoming special exhibition “The One Table,” I visited Naoki and Noriko Yoshida of Yoshida Takemono in Oita. In Part 1, I introduce the bamboo they use for...
See You at OKUNO in Nara
Our Basketry Exhibition & Sale at OKUNO in Nara is almost here. In this journal, I share a photo guide from Kintetsu Nara Station to the venue, along with payment...