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Takeshi Kitamura, from The Ateliers of Wonders series
The photograph depicts the Japanese National Living Treasure Takeshi Kitamura working at his atelier. He revived the ancient ra and tate-nishiki weaving techniques, which became obsolete in the Middle Ages due to their complexity. The ra textile is characterised by its delicate mesh, while the tate-nishiki textile uses warp yarns to create patterns.
Detailed Features
● Type: Lambda print
● Dimensions: 33.3 H x 50 W cm
● Date: 2020
The Ateliers of WondersExhibition
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Rinko Kawauchi
Takeshi Kitamura
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