Kumiko Aizawa Hakataori／Saga Prefecture
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第122回博多織求評会
11/15～17、「第122回博多織求評会」が開催されます。新作の帯や着物がご覧いただけます。今年の特別展示は大島紬と博多織のコラボレーション。小物の販売や、5年ぶりに南坊流による野点が行われます。会場となる「萬松山 勅賜承天禅寺(ちょくし...
「紬と絹の舞」展
ギャラリーでも美術館でもない、旅のお客様を迎えるホテルが展示会場。上田紬の小岩井カリナさんと、アスコットホテルのレセプションフロアにて展示会をさせていただきます●2024年8月23日（金）～29日（木） 11：00～18：00（最終日は16...
第121回博多織求評会
11/10～12、「第121回博多織求評会」が開催されます。会場となる「萬松山 勅賜承天禅寺(ちょくしじょうてんぜんじ)」は「饂飩・蕎麦」そして「博多織」の発祥の地。「萬松山 勅賜承天禅寺」は通常非公開ですが、「博多織求評会」の一般公開の期...
Biography
2012: Graduated from Hakataori DC (5th class), established a studio in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture, and began hand-weaving activities.
2023 Certified as a traditional craftsman in the Hakata-ori weaving department
Participated in group exhibitions at Aoyama Square (Tokyo), Across Fukuoka, etc.
Awards
2016: Awarded a prize at the 66th Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition, Obi "Sream of a mountain stream".
2017, 67th Saga Prefecture Art Exhibition, Finalist, Obi "Indigo Serenade".
2019 National Traditional Crafts Exhibition, Chairman Prize, National Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Obi "Symphony".
Profile
What inspired you to get into this work?
I decided to learn Hakata textile after watching the NHK Fukuoka regional drama "Hakata Hataoto" and sent an application to Hakata Textile Development College.
What do you want to appeal the most in your work?
I make hand-woven obi belts with the traditional pattern known as Hakata-ori, the "dedication" pattern. Our goal is to create pieces that reflect the world's current situation while respecting traditional culture.
What do you keep in mind when creating your work?
I love the obis I make and feel happy myself.
I would like to make products that are more familiar to people in various situations, from those who feel a sense of melancholy about Hakata-ori to those who see it for the first time.
What do you want to achieve from now on? Or how do you want to live?
I would like to continue weaving for a long time!