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Japanese textile methods are introduced in a variety of ways at Japan House. From stories on textile techniques such as meriyasu (knitting fabrics) through to exhibitions on natural dyeing and sustainable manufacturing, explore the creation and use of fabrics in Japan below.

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Sashiko Embroidery Experience from Iwate Prefecture2

Quick Read | Sashiko - reviving communities through Japanese embroidery

Collage Kibiso 3 1000x544

Quick Read | Kibiso - reviving Yamagata’s silk production through creative new uses

Sudo Reiko Square tile

Story | Sudō Reiko - Contemporary Japanese Textile Designer

Aizu Momen2

Quick Read | Aizu momen - colourful and durable cotton fabric from Fukushima Prefecture

The Lost Textile of Ryukyu screening event 2022

Quick Read | The Lost Textile of Ryūkyū: uncovering the mystery of ton-byan

Festival Clothes from Tohoku recreated after the Great East Japan Earthquake square

Quick Read | Festival Clothes from Tōhoku recreated after the Great East Japan Earthquake

Tokolo Asao Square tile

Story | Tokolo Asao - Japanese Artist, Designer and Educator

Tango Chirimen Square tile

Story | Tango Chirimen - Plain-Woven Silk Crêpe

Meriyasu Square tile

Story | Meriyasu: The Rise of Machine-Knitted Fabric

Takahashi Hiroko Square tile

Story | Takahashi Hiroko

Yoshioka Dyeing Square tile

Story | Yoshioka Dyeing Workshop

45R Square tile

Story | 45R

Takahashi Mizuki Square tile

Words & Thoughts | Takahashi Mizuki

Sudo Reiko Square tile2

Words & Thoughts | Sudō Reiko

Yoshioka Sarasa Square tile

Words & Thoughts | Yoshioka Sarasa

Takahashi Mizuki Square tile2

Quick Read | Takahashi Mizuki: international contemporary art curator

Natural washi dyeing demonstration by Yoshioka Sarasa Square tile

Quick Read | Natural Washi Dyeing with Yoshioka Sarasa

Wrapping with tenugui Square tile

Quick Read | Wrapping with Tenugui (Thin Cotton Cloth)

Face coverings by HIROCOLEDGE Square tile

Quick Read | Face coverings by HIROCOLEDGE

Colour Combinations and The Tale of Genji Square tile

Quick Read | Colour Combinations and The Tale of Genji

Making Nuno Square tile

Interview | Making Nuno – textile, curation and design

Takahashi Hiroko Square tile2

Interview | Takahashi Hiroko - Textile Artist

Online Event Japan Liberty Studio Visit Conversation with Textile Designer Himuro Yuri Square tile

Recorded Event | Japan & Liberty: Studio Visit & Conversation with Textile Designer Himuro Yuri

Hybrid Event Japan Liberty In Conversation with Liberty Archivist Anna Buruma Square tile

Recorded Event | Japan & Liberty: In Conversation with Liberty Archivist Anna Buruma

The Making of The Lost Textile of Ryukyu In Conversation with Tsuchie Makiko and Sudo Reiko Square tile

Recorded Event | The Making of 'The Lost Textile of Ryukyu': In Conversation with Director Tsuchie Makiko and Textile Designer Sudō Reiko

Online Event Transnational Curatorial Practices A Talk by Takahashi Mizuki Square tile

Recorded Event | Transnational Curatorial Practices – A Talk by Takahashi Mizuki

Online Event KYOTO Design Lab Series III Exploring Tango Chirimen Scenario Square tile

Recorded Event | KYOTO Design Lab Series III: Exploring the Scenario of Tango Chirimen

Online Event Kibiso Textile Sustainability in Yamagata Workshop Visit Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Kibiso - Textile Sustainability in Yamagata: Workshop Visit & Conversation

Online Event KYOTO Design Lab Series II Exploring Tango Chirimen Surface Square tile

Recorded Event | KYOTO Design Lab Series II: Exploring the Surface of Tango Chirimen

Online Event KYOTO Design Lab Series Exploring Tango Chirimen Structure Square tile

Recorded Event | KYOTO Design Lab Series: Exploring the Structure of Tango Chirimen

Online Event Tango Chirimen Factory Visit Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Tango Chirimen: Factory Visit & Conversation

Online Event Textile Innovation from Sudo Reiko Talk Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Textile Innovation from Sudō Reiko: Talk & Conversation

Online Event MAKING NUNO at Japan House London Online Panel Discussion Square tile

Recorded Event | MAKING NUNO at Japan House London: Online Panel Discussion

Online Demonstration Make a HIROCOLEDGE Tenugui Face Covering with Takahashi Hiroko Square tile

Recorded Event | Make a HIROCOLEDGE Face Covering: Online Demonstration with Takahashi Hiroko

Online Event Takahashi Hiroko Studio Visit Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Takahashi Hiroko: Studio Visit & Conversation

Online Curators Talk Kimono Kyoto to Catwalk in Conversation with the VAs Anna Jackson Square tile

Recorded Event | Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk In Conversation with the V&A’s Anna Jackson

MAKING NUNO Japanese Textile Innovation from Sudo Reiko Virtual Exhibition Square tile

Virtual Exhibition | Making Nuno: Virtual Exhibition

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