1/18/2024 0 Comments Kami japan expo![]() ![]() “The bedspread of Kamikobu” Fuji, early Showa period, private collection, Photography: Ai Nakagawa. Kinu-numa in Tochigi prefecture is known for its mythical dragon’s palace nestled in the mountains. Local lore of a weaving Princess Otohime is passed on to this day. ![]() Kogei Punks Sha “ Kamisuki-numa of Kinu-numa” 2020. The workings connect us subconsciously to the universe, and our consciousness as human beings will connect us with all in its entirety.This is where the NONO will emerge. People have spun fibers taken from these plants into fabric.Īs the love and wisdom of the universe and earth are embodied in the plants of this earth, we make fabrics out of these plants, and by wearing them, we are able to feel connected to the idea of being one with them. In Kamiseya, fuji-ori is affectionately called NONO.įuji(wisteria), kuzu(arrowroot), kaji(original paper mulberry), kozo(paper mulberry), hemp, ramie, shinanoki(Japanese linden), basho(Japanese banana plant), ohyo(Manchurian elm). In Kamiseya, a town with a tradition for fuji-ori, in the Tango region of Kyoto, there is a legend that it was god who taught the people how to weave the fuji cloth. NONO stands as a word to worship the day/sun, moon, god and buddha. What do they show us now, these fabrics that exist from the times we were nurtured by the nature around us and cherished what we had? In present times, where there is an abundance of information, the future options we can choose from may be reflected in the very presence of these natural fabrics and handmade papers. In exchange for our convenient lifestyles, we have contaminated the planet and altered our environment perhaps to the point of no return.On the other hand, the way our lives pass along, with the energy provided by this earth, will not change no matter what period we live in. Today, we have come to a stage where we need to reevaluate the relationship we have between nature and man. ![]() When it is used to the end, nothing goes to waste. Such precious fabrics have been highly regarded and cherished in their home regions.In Shimane, where there is a tradition of fuji-ori weaving, the worn boro fabric was battered back to pulp. Making natural fabrics by hand starts with producing the fiber, which requires much perseverance, and one cannot imagine how much work it would take if it were done today. These natural fabrics can be made from fuji (wisteria), kuzu (arrowroot), kozo (paper mulberry), hemp, ramie, shinanoki (Japanese linden), basho (Japanese banana plant), and ohyo (Manchurian elm), to name a few They deeply reflect the culture unique to each area and the practices nurtured them. We proudly invite “Cosmic Wonder with Kogei Punks Sha”, who have continue to explore different material and handmade washi paper, which has ancient roots in Japanese culture, to present natural fabrics chosen from their unique perspective, spinning devices such as the spinning wheel and loom, and potsherds of Jomon-era earthernware, which retain marks of fabric textures, alongside performances using handmade Japanese washi and new video and photography work. In the past, People spun fibers from plants taken from their immediate surrounding, making fabrics, and then constructing clothing and tools to sustain their lives. We examine the practices of people who live in harmony with their environment, their views on nature and spirituality, as well as the resurgence of interest in natural fabrics in various parts of Japan. This exhibition has been realized with the hope of finding future connections between man and nature. ![]()
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