Yoko Takahashi Kyoto Kanoko Shibori／Kyoto Prefecture
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Biography
December 1968: Born as the eldest daughter of Kazuyo Kawamoto.
Studied under her mother and started Kyôshikanoko-shibori in March 2004.
Certified as a traditional craftsman in the tie-dyeing division in 2008.
Certified as a "Future Master Craftsman" by Kyoto City in 2008.
Profile
What inspired you to get into this work?
There was a time when my mother had a shibori class at home, and when my sister-in-law started learning, I thought, 'I might as well try it too...' and I stepped into it. I had been very familiar with shibori since I was a child, but I had never touched it before, nor did I think I would ever be able to do shibori on a deer.
What do you want to appeal the most in your work?
I am challenging myself to do something that I can only do now, while taking advantage of the good qualities of Kyo shikanoko-shibori that have been available up to now!
What do you keep in mind when creating your work?
I hope to create works that I would like to use and that I think are cute.
What do you want to achieve from now on? Or how do you want to live?
I want to become a woman who can stand on her own feet and walk forward.
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