Fabric Types

Sakori Weaving

Aimee Irving-Bell

Sakiori is a traditional Japanese weaving technique that involves repurposing old or worn-out textiles into new fabric. The term "sakiori" combines "saki" (to tear) and "ori" (weave), reflecting the process...

Sakori Weaving

Aimee Irving-Bell

Sakiori is a traditional Japanese weaving technique that involves repurposing old or worn-out textiles into new fabric. The term "sakiori" combines "saki" (to tear) and "ori" (weave), reflecting the process...

Sakebukuro

Aimee Irving-Bell

These hemp cloth bags were used to make Sake, dyed naturally with Persimmon, the sake dripped through bags imparting different shades to the bags, they were repaired over time to...

Sakebukuro

Aimee Irving-Bell

These hemp cloth bags were used to make Sake, dyed naturally with Persimmon, the sake dripped through bags imparting different shades to the bags, they were repaired over time to...

Komebukuro

Aimee Irving-Bell

In pre WW2 Japan, when people attended gatherings at temples or at festivals, they brought grain or beans in these bags. Made of different scraps of fabrics which often are...

Komebukuro

Aimee Irving-Bell

In pre WW2 Japan, when people attended gatherings at temples or at festivals, they brought grain or beans in these bags. Made of different scraps of fabrics which often are...