Chima BOKUSYO Patterned Eight-Sun Nagoya Obi
Incentive Award - Japan Wabunka Grand Prix 2023
Size: Width: approx. 31 cm
Length: approx. 387 cm
Materials: Silk, E-goshi Hakata / Rokutsu-ori pattern
Two patterns, two colors (mainly made-to-order)
Price: $902.28
This obi was created using the E-goshi Hakata technique, one of the seven traditional Hakata-ori styles, at Kyowa Weaving Factory, founded in 1914.
To recreate the distinctive bleeding and brush strokes unique to ink in woven form, we conducted numerous test weaves and finally achieved this expression in the fabric.
Great care was taken with the color of the washi-like ground and the ink-like pattern, with the shading expressed through the fine layering of weft threads.
The ground fabric, which reproduces the texture of washi paper, is so delicate that it requires more advanced techniques than regular weaving, and it was woven meticulously with the utmost care.
Hakata-ori is famous for its kenshō (offering) patterns, but I was amazed at how faithfully the world of ink could be recreated in woven form, and I have great respect for the artisans’ skill.
It is also a great honor that 'Iroha' received the 'Chairman’s Award from the Federation of Fukuoka Prefectural Small and Medium Enterprises Associations' at the 120th Hakata-ori Evaluation Meeting.
'Iroha Nihoheto' also received the 'Incentive Award' at the 3rd Japan Wabunka Grand Prix.
My wish is that this challenge of creating something new will contribute to the preservation and further development of traditional techniques.
As for my work, I don’t want to create pieces driven by my ego or impulsiveness.
Instead, I aim to create works that can deeply resonate with and linger in people’s hearts.
——CHIMA
"Abstract Calligrapher" / CHIMA
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