Ryoko Murakami

Kimono of tsumugi. “Dazzle”

  • Textiles
  • Presented in 2014
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Category Textiles
Year Presented 2014
Exhibition The 61th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition

Living National Treasure Ryoko Murakami

photo Ryoko Murakami

Producing textiles with translucent colors created by traditional dyeing techniques using plant dye and making the most of the texture of tsumugi weave. She makes kimonos with original designs by combining tsuzureori (using weft with different colors) and kasuri techniques. The innovative designs are based on the vital power and scenes of nature, using symbolic expressions and beautiful colors.