2019-04
Japanese handcrafted Baskets Part Ⅳ
Sinomenium acutum basket, Kagoshima Prefecture
Japanese handicrafts made with natural raw materials are an embodiment of appreciation, awe and respect for nature.
They reflect the traditional Japanese satoyama lifestyle that people and nature coexist sustainably. (In a satoyama, people typically forms a community (=sato) with farmlands, on the border of a forest (=yama). A forest is a resource for their living, being managed sustainably by sato residents.)
In such satoyama living, the art of livingware handcrafting has been passed along from generation to generation, producing practical and useful objects. They provide insights into a lifestyle in harmony with nature.
For this exhibition, Naoyoshi Maeda (Cosmic Wonder, Light & Will) sourced handcrafted baskets by visiting local craftspeople in various places from Akita to Okinawa.
Each of their work is unique and representative of the regions where they are crafted. Their rustic beauty attracts us.
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Japanese wingnut tree large basket, document tray and accessories tray, Akita Prefecture
Wild grapevine basket and travel bag, Akita Prefecture
Suzutake and moutain cherry tree basket, Miyagi Prefecture
Japanese bird cherry palm winnow, Niigata Prefecture
Keyaki and wild grapevine basket, Niigata Prefecture
Walnut tree basket, Niigata Prefecture
Madake fugo, herb-gathering basket, Biwa basket, Chiba Prefecture
Medake palm, Chiba Prefecture
Nemagaridake vegetable basket and basket, Nagano Prefecture
Hanon bamboo tray and shopping basket, Nagasaki Prefecture
Kinchiku and mountain cherry tree winnow, Kagoshima Prefecture
Hedge bamboosa basket, Okinawa Prefecture
Toutsurumodoki harvest basket, Okinawa Prefecture
Shell ginger rope shoulder basket, mat, pillow, Okinawa Prefecture
Kuba leaves basket, shoulder basket, Okinawa Prefecture
etc.
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Exhibition period:
May 11 − May 19, 2019
Place:
5-18-10 Minami-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
T. +81 (0)3 5774 6866
Open 11am – 7pm
*Closed: May 1, 10
Opening Reception:
Saturday, May 11 / 3pm − 6pm
*Naoyoshi Maeda will be attending on May 11.
Japanese wingnut tree basket and flower vase, Akita Prefecture
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New Arrival Kaoru Yokoo The Awakening Universe
Sumi dyed Organic cotton overalls “Like horsetail stars in Miyama”
We are pleased to present repaired the clothes collection of Cosmic Wonder with Yokoo Kaoru “The Awakening Universe” at Center for COSMIC WONDER.
Cosmic Wonder’s clothing which has dyed natural materials occasionally some things that can not be handed over due to color spots and fabric cracks.
Kaoru Yokoo will perform art handwork such as embroidery and knitting to breathe new breath to them.
Place:
5-18-10 Minami-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
T. +81 (0)3 5774 6866
Open 11am – 7pm
*Closed: May 1
“The Awakening Universe” collection will be available at Center for COSMIC WONDER and Online Store from April 27.
Kaoru Yokoo
1979 Born in Tokyo.
Active mainly on rectification by handwork such as embroidery or the crochet.
New Arrivals COSMIC WONDER
Celestial Aura
Leather collection
Leather collection will be available at Center for COSMIC WONDER from April 20, Online Store from April 23.
Naturally tanned leather Shoulder bag, Shoulder pouch, Kinchaku bag, Wallet with fastener, Wallet, Bifold wallet, Card case, Coin case, Folk shoes
Light color leather Shoulder bag, Shoulder pouch, Kinchaku bag, Wallet with fastener, Wallet, Bifold wallet, Card case, Coin case, Folk shoes
5-18-10 Minami-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
T. +81 (0)3 5774 6866
Open 11am – 7pm
*Closed: April 17
New Arrivals COSMIC WONDER
Celestial Aura
Khadi Cotton Work Garments
Khadi cotton Sumi-dyed gray short-sleeved haori jacket and gathered skirt
Khadi cotton collection will be available at Center for COSMIC WONDER from April 6.
Short-sleeved haori Jacket, Wrapped pants, Pullover shirt, Gathered skirt, Mandarin collar dress, Mandarin collar shirt etc.
Hand-spun and hand-woven cotton spread by Gandhi in India. The beautiful expressions of the handwork still convey freedom.
5-18-10 Minami-aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
T. +81 (0)3 5774 6866
Open 11am – 7pm
*Closed: April 17