Tapetelana
Let's combine four things I love; Shimokitazawa, Mexican handicrafts, carpet weaving and geometry. The outcome of this is Tapetelana, the designs of Tokyo-based textile weaver Yumiko Murai. I randomly discovered her exhibition at a tiny gallery space in my suburb, had a good gush over her work in my woeful Japanese, and I suppose we connected in a way that only fabric-lovers do.Some examples of her beautiful designs:
All these images are via Yumiko's website. I adore the subtle colour combinations and bold geometric shapes. And I can picture several of these on my floor. Can't you?
E.
3 comments:
I am from mexico, and I think its funny that to average Mexicans, these patterns are considered banal and are for the most part avoided because they aren't considered modern or European enough. Only on the other side of the world, can these designs find the appreciation they deserve. P.S. catkin and teasel is the ONLY blog I follow, and religiously ever since you made the move to Tokyo, my dream city. Your posts have been brightening my days for about a year now, and I just couldn't post without giving you my sincere thanks!
a very good list of four very good things..!
i studied tapestry and weaving and i can tell you that those angles are the hardest thing to do: this girl is GOOD, both aesthetically and techinically.
really beautiful work; what a nice thing to stumble upon!
(and shimokitazawa? you're killing me with jealousy!)
Anon - Thank you for your beautiful words! And it's a bit like that with traditional arts and crafts, isn't it? Same goes for Aboriginal art in Aus. You take it out of its context and it's given a different meaning. Personally I'm dying to visit Mexico, so please keep in touch!
AL - If I see Yumiko again I'll be sure to pass on your praise. I wholeheartedly agree! I got very lucky living in Shimokita. Let's hope I can stay for a while...!
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