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Japan Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of works on the theme of "Sakiori," a traditional Japanese recycling technique that has been handed down since the Edo period (1603-1868).

"SAKI-ORIGAKI" is a technique of ripping kimono and cloth into small pieces and weaving the ripped cloth as weft yarn. This recycling technique was effectively used in the days when thread and cloth were precious. At that time, cotton was mainly used, but today, a wide variety of materials are used, including clothes and tenugui hand towels, and more free and unique designs are being produced.

In addition to the Sakiori cloth itself, this exhibition presents a variety of practical works such as bags, table centers, and noren curtains made of Sakiori cloth. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, and no two pieces of Sakiori fabric, made from recycled old cloth, are alike.

In this exhibition, we will introduce a number of works based on "tomesode," which is the formal wear of kimono, and "beniki," which is the lining fabric of kimono, in particular. Although those works are the same black or red fabric, they feature subtly different textures due to the individuality of the old clothes and the different warp threads. In particular, please pay attention to the related works of the "TOMEKON ： KURO" and "BENIKEN ： BENI" series.

In addition, on September 27 （ Friday ） and 28 （ Saturday ）, a workshop will be held for visitors to experience Sakiori weaving. The workshop will be limited to 6 people per day on a first-come, first-served basis, so please come early.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Sponsor: Asahi Shuzo K.K.
Organizer: B-SIG Corporation
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[Exhibition Details]
● Dates ： September 26, 2024 （ Thu ） ～ Oct. 2 （ Wed ）
● Venue ： Japan Gallery （ in Japan Club ）
● Address ： 145 West 57th Street, New York NY 10019
● Hours ： 10:00 AM ～ 6:00 PM （ Mon － Fri ）, 10:00 AM ～ 5:00 PM （ Sat ）, Sun ： Closed
● Admission ： Free
● Contact ； (212) 581-2223 / gallery@nipponclub.org
● Website ： www.nipponclub.org
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[Workshop Details]
● Date ： September 27, 2024 （ Fri ） , 28, 2024 （ Sat ）
● Time ： 11:00 AM ～ / 2:00 PM ～ / 4:00 PM ～ （ 2 people per session ）
● Fee ： $ 30
● Time required ： 40 ～ 60 minutes
● Description: Choose your favorite Sakiori yarn and create a 12 × 15cm piece of Sakiori cloth.
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[Exhibiting Artists]
RAKIWOOD ARTIST: Michiko Arikawa
BAG DESIGNER: Yoko Inoue

Main Exhibitions
August 2018 ： Shimonoseki Daimaru Event
October 2018 ： Gallery ＆ Cafe ・ Girasole Weaving Exhibition
May 2019 ： Old British Consulate Gallery Exhibition
Jan 2021 ： Shimonoseki Daimaru My Craft Exhibition
Dec 2022 ： Moji Red Brick Place Creative Bag Exhibition

■ Contact ： gallery@nipponclub.org
＜ Photo ＞
"Beni" - works made by ripping red habutae into weft
"Tomebon" - works made by ripping tomesode into weft