tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13422940729236867742024-03-06T01:39:04.227+09:00Kawashima Textile School BlogKTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-41153605599521534472024-03-05T16:06:00.010+09:002024-03-05T16:17:13.626+09:00Spring Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjPRACvYa5N8D_-DdXpC1D_WurdiGedu8Rk-YgAfrSzn9d7_QmZZ1K1yhzvuiHKfZsda-TMiFhC-v29lhNrg-xgsiqAfFmgzcXRqjXI26KBd4j11g2Y5hCp2e4-dWcu6VuFSpFXJonBsh1kW5drEN4iL-8XgIL49RcTHWEZKQe9bnHIicklz9IZFLomCY/s2500/240228_kts_syuryouten_003_O5T5497_small.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="2500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBjPRACvYa5N8D_-DdXpC1D_WurdiGedu8Rk-YgAfrSzn9d7_QmZZ1K1yhzvuiHKfZsda-TMiFhC-v29lhNrg-xgsiqAfFmgzcXRqjXI26KBd4j11g2Y5hCp2e4-dWcu6VuFSpFXJonBsh1kW5drEN4iL-8XgIL49RcTHWEZKQe9bnHIicklz9IZFLomCY/s600/240228_kts_syuryouten_003_O5T5497_small.jpg" width="520"/></a></div><br>
The 2023 school year Graduate Exhibition (Feb. 28-Mar. 3) has ended. Thank you to everyone who was able to visit. You can see photos of the exhibition on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kawashimatextileschool/" target="_blank">instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KawashimaTextileSchool" target="_blank">facebook</a> pages.
Kawashima Textile School will be closed for Spring Vacation from March 28 to March 31, and the teachers' office (where we answer inquiries in English) from March 15 to March 31. We will respond to your emails after April 1. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-42899742742766322352024-02-02T10:00:00.007+09:002024-02-02T10:00:00.316+09:00Graduate Exhibition 2024
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Kawashima Textile School Graduate Exhibition<br />
2024.2.28 (Wed.) -3.3 (Sun.) 10:00 - 17:00 Admission Free<br />
Annex of Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art (Kyoto-shi Bijutsukan BEKKAN)<br />
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Please check our website for updates.KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-46486330175596548372023-12-21T14:11:00.003+09:002023-12-22T09:34:39.846+09:00Winter Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUuGB9-sQVl6HGcvGMKEengb0rmQI-NEg1rMiPsafG15v9YQeQ9_HHdOwRxvQ-SiD5oMZ3KzL6f9vG8DwaHZovzt82n1gt1DfZ8Pe81m2J9z9RJqElktTqpjMyFaTTmY3hmxEdBGp28oKd1SA4-5S7gacyRgMNjeiCvGHrtdzBnJgJMi6chmZ_Zb2ynVa/s3126/2023%E5%86%AC%E6%9C%9F%E4%BC%91%E6%9A%87instagram%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3_%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%9B%E3%82%99%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%82%99%201%20%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B3%E3%83%92%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC%203.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="520" data-original-height="3126" data-original-width="3126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZUuGB9-sQVl6HGcvGMKEengb0rmQI-NEg1rMiPsafG15v9YQeQ9_HHdOwRxvQ-SiD5oMZ3KzL6f9vG8DwaHZovzt82n1gt1DfZ8Pe81m2J9z9RJqElktTqpjMyFaTTmY3hmxEdBGp28oKd1SA4-5S7gacyRgMNjeiCvGHrtdzBnJgJMi6chmZ_Zb2ynVa/s600/2023%E5%86%AC%E6%9C%9F%E4%BC%91%E6%9A%87instagram%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3_%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%9B%E3%82%99%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%82%99%201%20%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B3%E3%83%92%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC%203.jpg"/></a></div>
Kawashima Textile School will be closed for Winter Vacation from December
26 to January 4, and the teachers' office (where we answer inquiries in English) from December 23 to January 9. We will respond to your emails after January 11. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation.KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-45618235938110072552023-10-20T12:57:00.000+09:002023-10-20T12:57:06.448+09:00International Students Course Spring 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93SJDOvUFoEjRlqYUg7l7uLcbaUKFPeZwAQ9Xs70BZ8nsuxwKIdudljiNoXrpplMukxIa0Si6RJhNYz9pOCHBKjEPkECFX_YKliBXBwLaSb2bIzfE36upSZiQjvajC5UUUKbmClrtDbspaiGvqplAlk6Xzm7CzhhkzerFqBajrs2pK0eGC8JjMaItrTdy/s1600/2024%E6%98%A5%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%8B%9F%E9%9B%86%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8Big%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3126" data-original-width="3126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93SJDOvUFoEjRlqYUg7l7uLcbaUKFPeZwAQ9Xs70BZ8nsuxwKIdudljiNoXrpplMukxIa0Si6RJhNYz9pOCHBKjEPkECFX_YKliBXBwLaSb2bIzfE36upSZiQjvajC5UUUKbmClrtDbspaiGvqplAlk6Xzm7CzhhkzerFqBajrs2pK0eGC8JjMaItrTdy/s1600/2024%E6%98%A5%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%8B%9F%E9%9B%86%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8Big%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3.jpg" width="520"></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #999999;">Warp shifting Kasuri sample (Foundation Kasuri Course)</span></i></div>
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Applications are open for the International Students Course in Spring 2024 until 9AM (JST) Nov. 29. The Foundation Kasuri Course is now 15 days long, and will include the basics of warp shifting Kasuri. Please see <a href="https://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/e/international-course.html" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-1101292453626452552023-07-26T14:10:00.004+09:002023-10-20T12:50:26.572+09:00Summer Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGenQxTTH9-Rq1sSBf6nJx1_5VnlOp60oiIh3ULLrbxdtz519eUHCG_0jYGlRlQzxFtI-gVlj3bsNpM-5Q6nHeIWbKawCGC0NmOtvGaDPU6SKgaKbtJAul1csPZvZtQDpo3nsAbznMxL3LuRNYB2EDip7rEfrG3FjYeb9MHl6fZpsCNjL5AD3enEuP328I/s1600/2023%E5%A4%8F%E6%9C%9F%E4%BC%91%E6%9A%87instagram%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3126" data-original-width="3126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGenQxTTH9-Rq1sSBf6nJx1_5VnlOp60oiIh3ULLrbxdtz519eUHCG_0jYGlRlQzxFtI-gVlj3bsNpM-5Q6nHeIWbKawCGC0NmOtvGaDPU6SKgaKbtJAul1csPZvZtQDpo3nsAbznMxL3LuRNYB2EDip7rEfrG3FjYeb9MHl6fZpsCNjL5AD3enEuP328I/s1600/2023%E5%A4%8F%E6%9C%9F%E4%BC%91%E6%9A%87instagram%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3.jpg" width="520"></a></div>
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Kawashima Textile School will be closed for Summer Vacation from August 8 to 16, and the teachers' office (where we answer inquiries in English) from July 29 to August 20. We will respond to your emails after August 21. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-54181203362382038272023-07-18T13:19:00.001+09:002023-07-25T13:48:56.745+09:00Rules After Reclassification of COVID-19 to Class 5 Starting May 8<b>updated July 18, 2023:</b><br><br>
-Students and Workshop Participants<br>
Wearing a mask is not required, and the decision is up to the individual. However, we may ask you to wear a mask during explanations/demonstrations and conversations in shared indoor spaces. We will continue to thoroughly implement measures against infectious diseases, such as ensuring adequate ventilation, promoting hand disinfection, and cleaning the classrooms.<br>
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-Staff Members<br>
The decision of wearing a mask is up to the individual.<br>
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We will end physical condition checks such as temperature checks, but if you feel unwell, such as having a sore throat or fever, please inform the office as soon as possible. We will continue to take appropriate measures while checking additional government measures that will be announced in the future.
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<b>updated May 9, 2023:</b><br><br>
Due to [the abolition of the “<a href="https://corona.go.jp/expert-meeting/pdf/kihon_r_050427.pdf" target="_blank">Basic Policies for Novel Coronavirus Disease Control” on May 7, 2023</a>] indicated by the government, we will be redefining the rules for students, workshop participants, and staff as follows.<br><br>
-Students and Workshop Participants<br>
<a href="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000164708_00079.html" target="_blank">Due to COVID-19 being reclassified to a Class 5 infectious disease on May 8, 2023</a>, wearing a mask will be a personal choice. However, we ask that you wear a mask during explanations/demonstrations and conversations in shared indoor spaces. We will continue to thoroughly implement measures against infectious diseases, such as ensuring adequate ventilation, promoting hand disinfection, and cleaning the classrooms.<br>
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-Staff Members<br>
Even after the reclassification to Class 5, for the time being, we will make it mandatory to wear a mask in shared indoor spaces during business hours.<br>
<br>For the time being, we will continue to carry out physical condition checks, such as temperature checks. We will continue to take appropriate measures while checking additional government measures that will be announced in the future.</p><div><br /></div>KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-4947007808944073412023-04-21T11:01:00.007+09:002023-04-21T11:18:13.350+09:00International Students Course Autumn 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5iJdpOSzqE6VHZIf-oGxcvMcisbwq8d19cOcFiy-vBzBkCcbAMm3QoxJCp_Imh-abxfPUZthDoDaFBvqjnjVZ_ynh4b3s_K_xJky4kW8XZniTQSKY5Et7lmkWuV_olM4J1pd5Jhl771aeDAiBS2N2TVhyMSkAaW-HXMl2NmbKYP0oLrysShAUy4FbA/s1600/2023%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%8B%9F%E9%9B%86%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8Big%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3_%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%91%8A%E7%9F%A5%20%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B3%E3%83%92%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC%203.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3126" data-original-width="3125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5iJdpOSzqE6VHZIf-oGxcvMcisbwq8d19cOcFiy-vBzBkCcbAMm3QoxJCp_Imh-abxfPUZthDoDaFBvqjnjVZ_ynh4b3s_K_xJky4kW8XZniTQSKY5Et7lmkWuV_olM4J1pd5Jhl771aeDAiBS2N2TVhyMSkAaW-HXMl2NmbKYP0oLrysShAUy4FbA/s1600/2023%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%8B%9F%E9%9B%86%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8Big%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3_%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%91%8A%E7%9F%A5%20%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B3%E3%83%92%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC%203.jpg" width="520" /></a></div>
<i><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #999999;">One perfect -silent- walk in Kyoto</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariaisabelguzman/" target="_blank">Maria Isabel Guzmán</a> (Colombia)</span></div></i>
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Applications are now open for the International Students Course in Autumn, and will close at 9:00 (JST) May 15. Please see <a href="https://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/e/international-course.html" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.
</div>KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-42571745736948235422023-03-14T11:48:00.004+09:002024-01-31T15:48:18.472+09:00Spring Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQGdF7hP1RkYihytg4bGnntKTBExvp3uhlz_jd61vJoiW18NgzHjRsaj3KNq1hDHDBHDYQ7-QT6D0N6F8wdHWn1N-Ief8ZbRb0tGllx1N-_WOdU_JgUGV2sik3sDySRst3SiZU0pi-kKmse91R5tjmlEK8BK1z1T354XRQjl79EG6hRK2WIqqhfaGDw/s1600/230302_kts_001_DSC2353_small.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="2500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNQGdF7hP1RkYihytg4bGnntKTBExvp3uhlz_jd61vJoiW18NgzHjRsaj3KNq1hDHDBHDYQ7-QT6D0N6F8wdHWn1N-Ief8ZbRb0tGllx1N-_WOdU_JgUGV2sik3sDySRst3SiZU0pi-kKmse91R5tjmlEK8BK1z1T354XRQjl79EG6hRK2WIqqhfaGDw/s1600/230302_kts_001_DSC2353_small.jpg" width="520"></a></div><br>
The 2022 school year Graduate Exhibition (March 1-5) has ended. Thank you to everyone who was able to visit. You can see photos of the exhibition on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kawashimatextileschool/" target="_blank">instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KawashimaTextileSchool" target="_blank">facebook</a> pages.
Kawashima Textile School will be closed for Spring Vacation from March 24 to March 28 and the teachers' office (where we answer inquiries in English) from March 17 to March 31. We will respond to your emails after April 1. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-37718105827053579672023-03-10T10:54:00.006+09:002023-03-10T10:57:07.090+09:00Mask Rules from March 13Based on the <a href="https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000164708_00079.html">new policy on wearing masks</a> announced by the government on February 13 [from March 13 onwards, the decision of whether or not to wear a mask, indoors or outdoors, will be left to individuals], we will be redefining the rules for masks at the school as follows, considering the safety and health of students and staff as top priority.<br><br>
Students and Workshop Participants<br>
We recommend wearing a mask. Please wear a mask during explanations/demonstrations and conversations in shared indoor spaces. We will continue to thoroughly implement measures against infectious diseases, such as ensuring adequate ventilation, promoting hand disinfection, and cleaning the classrooms.<br><br>
Staff Members<br>
We will make it mandatory to wear a mask in shared indoor spaces during business hours, until the transition to category 5 infectious diseases (scheduled for May 8).<br><br>
We will continue to take appropriate measures while checking additional government measures that will be announced in the future.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-63878968586975073592023-02-07T10:35:00.004+09:002023-02-07T10:42:59.250+09:00Graduate Exhibition 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9rfBBOix9IpQVITttGOyMf69Sh6fIYCuakRCTlEWDlwRAuBqCPqLE5Sz5NjssfCH3Cqsg8eTuh3_G5mQQtJR7t_9-Jnp4b10koVtKxxpgqdhK98EGKpYR5Pn1MJt8X91EJgixT_QnuedYlM_p0vOKgJs2i5jD1VzJR9LYYhLyDI41l8eKgARP1IJuQ/s1158/2023.1.11%E4%BF%AE%E4%BA%86%E5%B1%95DM%E8%A1%A8.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="520" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="1158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn9rfBBOix9IpQVITttGOyMf69Sh6fIYCuakRCTlEWDlwRAuBqCPqLE5Sz5NjssfCH3Cqsg8eTuh3_G5mQQtJR7t_9-Jnp4b10koVtKxxpgqdhK98EGKpYR5Pn1MJt8X91EJgixT_QnuedYlM_p0vOKgJs2i5jD1VzJR9LYYhLyDI41l8eKgARP1IJuQ/s400/2023.1.11%E4%BF%AE%E4%BA%86%E5%B1%95DM%E8%A1%A8.jpg"/></a></div>
Kawashima Textile School Graduate Exhibition<br />
2023.3.1 (Wed.) -5 (Sun.) 10:00 - 17:00 Admission Free<br>
Annex of Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art (Kyoto-shi Bijutsukan BEKKAN)<br />
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*Before visiting, please check our measures to prevent the infection or spread of Coronavirus, and requests to visitors below.<br><br>
*Please note that depending on the situation, dates are subject to further change. For more information and updates, please check our website.
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<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #22b7ad; font-size: small;">Measures to Prevent the Infection or Spread of Coronavirus</span></h2><br />
We will be taking the following measures to prevent the infection or spread of Coronavirus. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.<br /><br />
<b>Requests to Visitors</b><br />
*Please wear a mask.<br />
*Visitors’ body temperatures will be checked upon entry through thermography and/or thermometers (by Kyoto City). Those who have a fever over 37.5 cannot enter.<br />
*Please wash and sanitize your hands.<br />
*Please refrain from visiting If you have any of the following symptoms:<br />
-Cold symptoms<br>
-Strong fatigue<br>
-Difficulty of breathing<br />
-You have travelled to a region or country where COVID-19 is spreading, in the past 14 days.<br />
*Please keep a distance of 2m from other visitors/staff. <br />
*Please do not touch the artwork.<br />
*Please refrain from having loud conversations. <br />
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<b>Our Measures</b><br />
*Staff will wear masks and check their temperatures.<br />
*Hand sanitizer is provided upon entry.<br />
*Handrails, coin lockers, etc. will be sanitized. <br />
*There is a possibility that we will limit the number of visitors to prevent overcrowding.KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-7823763558088297912023-01-27T11:30:00.005+09:002023-01-27T11:34:35.221+09:00Masaru Hori-Sensei Retirement AnnouncementSkilled dyeing expert Masaru Hori-sensei will be retiring at the end of the 2022 school year (March 2023). After working for 42 years in the dyeing department of Kawashima Textile Co., Ltd. (currently Kawashima Textile Selkon Co., Ltd.), Hori-sensei has been in charge of dyeing classes as a full-time instructor at the school for over 25 years, and has devoted himself to teaching, with his high level of expertise and gentle personality.
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A message from Hori-sensei:
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Recently, I have started to feel that my strength is declining, and although I am filled with loneliness, I have decided to retire in March.<br><br>
During my 25-plus years at the school, I have had the opportunity to meet many people, and have countless memories. Thank you very much for everything (Thanks to all the dyes as well).<br><br>
I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.<br><br>
Masaru Hori (84) <br>
Dye Room<br><br>
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Please read our interview and class reports, where we have shared Hori-sensei’s attitude towards dyeing and thoughts on teaching.
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<a href="http://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2020/09/interview-masaruhori1.html" target="_blank">An Interview with Dyeing Teacher Masaru Hori 1</a>/<a href="http://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2020/09/interview-masaruhori2.html" target="_blank">2</a>/<a href="http://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2020/09/interview-masaruhori3.html" target="_blank">3</a> (Interviewed: Jul. 2020)<br><br>
<b>Hori-sensei's Dyeing Class</b> (Covered/Interviewed: Apr. - Nov. 2021)<br>
<a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/10/horisensei1.html" target="_blank">1 "If the data is non-reproducible, it is better not to have it at all."</a>
<br><a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/11/horisensei2.html" target="_blank">2 "The starting point for Kanzome is matching the color perfectly.”</a>
<br><a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/11/horisensei3.html" target="_blank">3 "Be careful not to tangle the thread. Haste is waste.”</a>
<br><a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/11/horisensei4.html" target="_blank">4 ”In natural dyeing, nothing is a mistake.”</a>
<br><a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2022/01/horisensei5.html" target="_blank">5 ”Remembering the vibrant color”</a>
<br><a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2022/02/horisensei6.html" target="_blank">6 ”I want students to come to like dyeing, and continue."</a>
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*If you have a message for Hori-sensei, please leave a comment <a href="https://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/info/2023/01/27/10420#respond" target="_blank">here</a> in the <a href="https://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/info/2023/01/27/10420" target="_blank">Japanese version of this post</a>.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-72696714151140307872022-12-21T11:51:00.000+09:002022-12-21T11:51:00.154+09:00Second Deadline for Spring Courses in 2023We are accepting additional applications for the Beginners Course and Foundation Kasuri Course next spring:<br>
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<b>Beginners Course</b><br>
May 24 - June 6 <br>
<b>Foundation Kasuri Course</b><br>
June 12- June 23 <br><br>
<b>Application Deadline</b><br>
9AM (JST) Jan. 30 (Mon.) / Notification date: Feb. 3 (Fri.)<br>
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More information about the course and application procedure can be found <a href="http://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/e/international-course.html">here</a>. Please use our <a href="http://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/info/contact-en">contact form</a> if you have any questions.KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-19256096047407795742022-12-21T11:00:00.009+09:002022-12-21T11:42:38.411+09:00Winter Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVy81eU_68H6HbgNTMwxkWStMsZQWDQLnlaeP9i046i7lTleGOZW52v98Hf1_ktJ7-Tih35Sj5gVeW8_IebDgvFMqOwRP0US6BQ3avlLrRcgL4BfF-wkDn-ytngxi2O2bJeQ67Qt2GA77AWAgcyEdwRomkIenNNnL1Jv59GvbXn9rlmK4O_TSJXUFScw/s1600/2022%E5%86%AC%E6%9C%9F%E4%BC%91%E6%9A%87instagram%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVy81eU_68H6HbgNTMwxkWStMsZQWDQLnlaeP9i046i7lTleGOZW52v98Hf1_ktJ7-Tih35Sj5gVeW8_IebDgvFMqOwRP0US6BQ3avlLrRcgL4BfF-wkDn-ytngxi2O2bJeQ67Qt2GA77AWAgcyEdwRomkIenNNnL1Jv59GvbXn9rlmK4O_TSJXUFScw/s1600/2022%E5%86%AC%E6%9C%9F%E4%BC%91%E6%9A%87instagram%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3.jpg" width="520"/></a></div><br>
Kawashima Textile School will be closed for Winter Vacation from December 24, 2022 to January 4, 2023, and the teachers' office (where we answer inquiries in English) from December 23, 2022 to January 11, 2023. We will respond to your emails after January 12.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-79753836163227944442022-11-21T14:02:00.002+09:002022-12-16T15:15:49.010+09:00International Students Course 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMv7yR8aL4nFL9BD7PQsLnf6qz7OpWZFDZ2FB9Wi7iR76VS5A6Xd-Q40fEhjc9A2P2wR1oWhrDp9WMfU96CBR4GBpwqWCybobCR2BjS9BQsK5ThGS-XL5CGWuCDFdzmB4PQe6j-jlLQ52U6EiG54_4gRFcWmjFvgIZzxhjdel7zUP_WGuICiQDAUisQ/s1600/2022%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%8B%9F%E9%9B%86%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8Big%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3_%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%91%8A%E7%9F%A5%20%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B3%E3%83%92%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdMv7yR8aL4nFL9BD7PQsLnf6qz7OpWZFDZ2FB9Wi7iR76VS5A6Xd-Q40fEhjc9A2P2wR1oWhrDp9WMfU96CBR4GBpwqWCybobCR2BjS9BQsK5ThGS-XL5CGWuCDFdzmB4PQe6j-jlLQ52U6EiG54_4gRFcWmjFvgIZzxhjdel7zUP_WGuICiQDAUisQ/s1600/2022%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%8B%9F%E9%9B%86%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8Big%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3_%E7%95%99%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E5%91%8A%E7%9F%A5%20%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B3%E3%83%92%E3%82%9A%E3%83%BC.jpg" width="520"/></a></div>We are delighted to announce that the International Students Course will resume in 2023. Please see <a href="https://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/e/international-course.html" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.
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Applications are now open for the Spring Courses, and will close on Dec. 19.
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Thank you so much for waiting!KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-58455113139885100592022-07-27T15:00:00.009+09:002022-07-27T15:02:33.364+09:00Summer Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Spv24LKMbgLqTTn9EU79w48n8hhFoLl1vIpGbsmDYUTU5G7UBAjvtDci5meeAIxg8cxWa2PbE9eCjSbYJ5qpAbwB5LYIVUfcaGYufgXK7LEWOxahGuIMrkTmJJvV-dEXQzH5baOFvJFPhAtRXAr3IZHeS3UHa6FO355xOYlgo8-FVWO8MyAmjBq1kw/s1600/2022.7.26%E5%A4%8F%E6%9C%9F%E4%BC%91%E6%9A%87%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%81%97%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="3126" data-original-width="3126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Spv24LKMbgLqTTn9EU79w48n8hhFoLl1vIpGbsmDYUTU5G7UBAjvtDci5meeAIxg8cxWa2PbE9eCjSbYJ5qpAbwB5LYIVUfcaGYufgXK7LEWOxahGuIMrkTmJJvV-dEXQzH5baOFvJFPhAtRXAr3IZHeS3UHa6FO355xOYlgo8-FVWO8MyAmjBq1kw/s1600/2022.7.26%E5%A4%8F%E6%9C%9F%E4%BC%91%E6%9A%87%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%81%97%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B.jpg" width="520"/></a></div>
Kawashima Textile School will be closed for Summer Vacation from August 6 to 16, and the teachers' office (where we answer inquiries in English) from July 30 to August 21. We will respond to your emails after August 22. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation.
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The 2021 school year Graduate Exhibition (March 9-13) has ended. Thank you to everyone who was able to visit. You can see photos of the exhibition on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kawashimatextileschool/" target="_blank">instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KawashimaTextileSchool" target="_blank">facebook</a> pages. <br><br>
Kawashima Textile School will be closed for Spring Vacation from March 25 to 27, and the teachers' office (where we answer inquiries in English) from March 17 to March 31. We will respond to your emails after April 1. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-42594800819540236292022-02-15T11:00:00.128+09:002022-02-15T14:36:14.011+09:00About the School: Hori-sensei's Dyeing Class 6<span style="color: #22b7ad; font-size: large;">”I want students to come to like dyeing, and continue.”
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This is a series that covers the classes of skilled dyeing expert Masaru Hori-sensei, and looks at the “something” we must value. In the final part of this series, we covered the dyeing process for making a kimono, which one of the second year students is working on. In the process of creating a weaving project, thread dyeing, which is done in the beginning, is the key part. It is no exaggeration to say that the finished piece is determined by the colors that are produced, and it is a great relief for students to be able to consult with an expert. To dye the silk thread needed to weave a kimono, students receive one-on-one guidance from Hori-sensei, starting from how to prepare the thread, how to handle it, test-dyeing, dyeing, to finishing.
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This video is a scene from “scouring.“ This step is to remove contaminants attached to natural fibers, and in the case of raw silk, the purpose is to remove a paste-like component called sericin that covers the surface to reveal the original luster and texture of the silk. The warp thread was scoured for about 40 to 50 minutes this day. Hori-sensei says that removing sericin slowly over time is "the trick to keeping the luster and moistness unique to silk," and first, demonstrates the movements. Hori-sensei handles the thread smoothly and quickly. Techniques to keep the thread from getting tangled can be observed at every turn, and the repetition of the movements create a good sense of timing and rhythm. However, this is difficult for inexperienced students, especially since silk thread is delicate and can get tangled easily, so handling it requires special attention.
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<h10 class="has-text-color" style="color: #22b7ad;">◆ Repeating “a bit more”</h10><br /><br />
Dyeing is carried out in steps, from the warp, the weft, and the Kasuri thread. The day the warp Kasuri thread was to be dyed, the student brought over a thousand of them, holding them in her arms dearly. She had spent several weeks binding the thread, and was fully prepared for this day. It is rare that a student would dye this much Kasuri, and Hori-sensei says, “I am still learning.” Hori-sensei is an expert who has been teaching at the school for over 20 years, on top of his foundation of 42 years working as a dyeing craftsperson. Even so, he always starts by thinking from the same point of view as the student, and faces dyeing with fresh eyes.
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While the work of binding Kasuri thread is steady and time-consuming, the actual dyeing is a one-shot game. The student had already discussed what kind of dye to use and how to dye the thread with Hori-sensei, and had pre-mordanted the thread prior to this day. "Natural dyeing is difficult because it's hard to get the color you want," Hori-sensei reminds her. The thread will be dyed purple, green, and yellow-green. When test-dyeing, the student used purple gromwell for purple, green leaf extract for green, and kariyasu for shifting that to yellow-green. However, in the actual dyeing, the green color does not appear, and unexpectedly turns out to be yellow-green from the beginning. Hori-sensei quickly suggests, "Let’s add indigo." Then, while adjusting the amount of dye and hot water, gives advice on how to match the color to what the student wants.
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As the dyeing progresses, the thread is taken outside to have the color checked under the sunlight. Both Hori-sensei and the student’s expressions as they face the color are serious. “How is it?” “A bit more.” The student dyes again, and takes notes on what and how much dye is added. Discussions on color matching continue that way, the student repeating “a bit more,” again and again. The moment the tone of her voice went up, saying, “It became a good color, Sensei!” Hori-sensei, who checked the color, broke into a smile. Hori-sensei said, "Why don’t we dye it one last time." After finishing, the student said, "It became the color that I wanted," looking relieved. “It’s difficult to get the right balance when it’s really close. Sensei’s advice is very helpful then.”
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<h10 class="has-text-color" style="color: #22b7ad;">◆ Learning dyeing broadly and deeply</h10>
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In this series, we joined Hori-sensei’s dyeing class and looked for the "something important" from the way he taught. We have introduced an aspect of the school, where students can learn dyeing broadly and deeply, such as understanding why data samples are necessary, Kanzome, where perfect color matching is the starting point, basic movements to avoid tangling the yarn, and how to handle yarn.
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"I can't stay that long (in terms of age), but I have to stay a little longer,” Hori-sensei calmly says, as there are many students who look up to him and seek advice. His fundamental wish is that students “come to like dyeing, and continue." I thought that the "important something" goes back to the simplicity of this wish. This was because it was unwavering, and showed in his attitude when interacting with students in all of his classes.
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Hori-sensei will continue to walk closely alongside his students again next year.
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This is a series that covers the classes of skilled dyeing expert Masaru Hori-sensei, and looks at the “something” we must value. We will be resuming the series which we have been publishing since last year. Part 5 is about indigo dyeing, which was the final dyeing class for the first year students, and about what the students came to see after finishing the classes.
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We grow indigo at the school, and use them in workshops for fresh leaf dyeing and dry leaf dyeing. Some years, Hakko-date (fermented construction) has been a part of the second year students’ curriculum. The world of indigo is profound, but as an introduction to indigo dyeing, in the first year student’s dyeing class, we worked with Kagaku-date (synthetic construction) using synthetic indigo (Indigo Pure).
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<h10 class="has-text-color" style="color: #22b7ad;">◆ Class is a place to “try it out”</h10>
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At the beginning of the class, there was a lecture on the basics of indigo. Indigo dyeing can be done without ever using fire. Since indigo pigments do not dissolve in water as it is, they are temporarily dissolved in water (alkaline solution) through a process called reduction. Then, the fiber is dyed with a reduced (deoxygenated) liquid, and exposed to air to oxidize. It is difficult to understand the mechanism of how the color develops in indigo dyeing, just by listening. Class is a place to “try it out.”
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For Kagaku-date (synthetic construction) used in this class, we first create a stock solution by adding an alkaline agent and a reducing agent to the dye. Next, we prepare a dyebath, and by adding the stock solution, adjust it to the desired concentration (darkness). Hori-sensei shows a slightly greenish yellow liquid and tells everyone, "This is a vibrant color. Let’s remember this." It means that the indigo is in a condition that “dyes neatly and settles well." Then, the yarn is soaked in the dyebath, and rotated gently, avoiding letting in air as much as possible. "With indigo dyeing, the color doesn’t get darker by soaking it longer, so keep it short (2-3 minutes). If you want to make it darker, repeat soaking, wringing, and oxidizing.” Hori-sensei says.
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As it comes into contact with air, the yarn raised from the dyebath changes from yellow to green to blue. The students leaned forward so that they wouldn't miss the instantaneous changes. After that, they tried itajime and shibori, designing their fabric under the guidance of Hori-sensei. In this class, students learned a completely different type of dyeing from the dyeing methods they had learned so far.
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<h10 class="has-text-color" style="color: #22b7ad;">◆Dyeing was “exciting”</h10><br><br>
Indigo dyeing was the last of Hori-sensei's dyeing classes for the first year students. Students learned various techniques, starting with <a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/10/horisensei1.html" target="_blank">creating dyeing data</a>, <a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/11/horisensei2.html" target="_blank">Kanzome</a>, <a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/11/horisensei3.html" target="_blank">handling yarn</a>, and <a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/11/horisensei4.html" target="_blank">natural dyeing</a>. After finishing all of the classes, they shared how they felt.
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About the synthetic dye data sample making class, one student said, "I felt safe having the samples. When I learned how to dye at university, I felt nervous about dyeing because I didn't have samples, but here, I was able to work with confidence." About the Kanzome class, another student said, "I was able to learn the basics of color, which is to create colors from the three primary colors. I learned from seeing the changes in the color happening in front of my eyes." In the class linked to weaving, a student said, "When we were dyeing to create the color we wanted, Hori-sensei would think from the same perspective as us, the students. That was why we were able to persist until we were satisfied with the result." A student who learned dyeing for the first time at the school smiled and said, "I am confident that I too can do it, because even though I didn’t know anything, I was taught properly from the start.”
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What all the students said was that it was "exciting" to dye. A thought came to mind, after seeing them speak so enthusiastically about learning to dye, even after the classes came to an end. Hori-sensei may have sown seeds of excitement in the students’ hearts. I hope that each student who has encountered dyeing through Hori-sensei’s class, and experienced the joy of it, will be able to nurture the joy of dyeing with their own hands from here on.
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Continued to <a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2022/02/horisensei6.html" target="_blank">part 6</a> (final).
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-41404991049590797082022-01-21T11:00:00.000+09:002022-01-21T11:20:49.440+09:00Graduate Exhibition 2021
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Kawashima Textile School Graduate Exhibition<br />
2022.3.9 (Wed.) -13 (Sun.) 10:00 - 17:00 Admission Free<br>
Annex of Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art (Kyoto-shi Bijutsukan BEKKAN)<br />
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*Please note that depending on the situation, dates are subject to further change. For more information and updates, please check our website.
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<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #22b7ad; font-size: small;">Measures to Prevent the Infection or Spread of Coronavirus</span></h2><br />
We will be taking the following measures to prevent the infection or spread of Coronavirus. We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation.<br /><br />
<b>Requests to Visitors</b><br />
*Please wear a mask.<br />
*Visitors’ body temperatures will be checked upon entry through thermography and/or thermometers (by Kyoto City). Those who have a fever over 37.5 cannot enter.<br />
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<b>Our Measures</b><br />
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*There is a possibility that we will limit the number of visitors to prevent overcrowding.KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-18325912549457133552021-12-20T11:00:00.001+09:002021-12-20T11:00:00.197+09:00Winter Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvr3ee2manC2Z2YO_yoyz2EcvLUnh6FYhXDzhx2PTsVkjLZ-aLWKuEjy5RHpJQ5iPGR4yjhXVrP1EXi5ZO-BF5rWSKzsXtPRVZuMuVqPmJQ6zRmtJhpkYYRm2DpyoRCgicRO3764bgGWNaXXQF-XKdnxJ-BxB55inftHZMx37a8iyf8OnmffDTP3J1FA" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="4689" data-original-width="4689" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhvr3ee2manC2Z2YO_yoyz2EcvLUnh6FYhXDzhx2PTsVkjLZ-aLWKuEjy5RHpJQ5iPGR4yjhXVrP1EXi5ZO-BF5rWSKzsXtPRVZuMuVqPmJQ6zRmtJhpkYYRm2DpyoRCgicRO3764bgGWNaXXQF-XKdnxJ-BxB55inftHZMx37a8iyf8OnmffDTP3J1FA" width="520"/></a></div><br>Kawashima Textile School will be closed for Winter Vacation from December 25, 2021 to January 5, 2022, and the teachers' office (where we answer inquiries in English) from December 24, 2021 to January 11, 2022. <br>
We will respond to your emails after January 12. <br>We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your cooperation.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-3087561240958867992021-12-17T16:51:00.004+09:002021-12-17T17:03:03.718+09:00Yarn Sample Giveaway on instagram!
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At Kawashima Textile School, we carry yarn for handweaving. Our new yarn samples will be available for sale starting Jan. 13, 2022! 🎉 (We are not accepting pre-orders, so please wait until the release.)
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We will be selling the following three sets:<br>
・Dyed wool (80 colors)<br>
・Dyed cotton (63 colors)<br>
・undyed yarn (cotton, wool, linen, ramie, etc.) (60 types)<br>
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1000 yen per case (incl. tax) postage not included<br>
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We are currently hosting a giveaway on our instagram account, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kawashimatextileschool/" target="_blank">@kawashimatextileschool</a> (Dec. 17 (Fri.)-Dec. 20 (Mon.) 17:00 (JST)). <br>
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More information can be found <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CXkX0vdpEnO/">here</a>
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-70363920448329733772021-11-24T11:00:00.008+09:002023-01-20T16:49:16.682+09:00About the School: Hori-Sensei’s Dyeing Class 4 <span style="color: #22b7ad; font-size: large;">”In natural dyeing, nothing is a mistake.”
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The first year students' dyeing classes by Hori-sensei are finally nearing the end. Now, the natural dyeing classes have started after students have learned a wide range of dyeing techniques, gotten used to handling yarn and the basics of dyeing. In the class, students dyed and made samples using commercially available plant dyes, and plants that grow around the school. Students dye natural fibers such as wool, silk, and cotton, using various types of plants, with mordants such as aluminum, copper, and iron. By cataloguing the dyed yarn samples and separating them according to the type of yarn, mordant, and plant, the difference in the colors can be seen at a glance. The importance of organizing samples in this way also applies to the previous <a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/10/horisensei1.html" target="_blank">synthetic dyeing class</a>.
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Hori-sensei carefully explains the setup for the class. “There are more steps in natural dyeing compared to synthetic dyeing, such as brewing, pre-treating, mordanting, dyeing, and cooling. You have to run things well, or else, time will just pass. The setup is key to proceed efficiently, such as mordanting and pre-treating while brewing.”
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<h10 class="has-text-color" style="color: #22b7ad;">◆ The resulting color is unique to the person who dyed it</h10>
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One of the things Hori-sensei keeps in mind with natural dyeing is the proportion of the dye and the mordant. Mordants, that help develop the color and stop the color from fading, is something that is necessary for most plant dyes (except for some). Not enough dye and too much mordant will harm the yarn. On the other hand, too much dye and not enough mordant will cause discoloration. “It's important to adjust to a proportion that is just right for the yarn to absorb all of the mordant and for the color to develop,” Hori-sensei says, and teaches what he thinks is the best proportion from his many years of experience. There are some people who are concerned about the environment by using mordanting agents, but he says another reason for adjusting to the best proportion is so that the mordant does not remain in the residual liquid after dyeing. He says that it takes experience to be able to look at the residual liquid and determine if the yarn has fully absorbed the mordant.
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“In natural dyeing, nothing is a mistake. It reflects the thoughts of the dyer, such as those who want to reduce the amount of mordant, or those who want to avoid discoloration. Because the amount of mordant changes the color, there are artists who prefer to use less to create their own unique color, and I think that is perfectly fine as well,” Hori-sensei says calmly.
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The big difference from synthetic dyeing is the degree of attention to color reproducibility. "In natural dyeing, there are as many colors as there are people. There is a basic process, but the color can be changed depending on how you dye, and the resulting color is unique to the person who dyed it." The premise is different from synthetic dyeing, where one produces the desired color accurately, based on the data.
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<h10 class="has-text-color" style="color: #22b7ad;">◆ Teaching so that the students can develop a wide perspective of dyeing</h10>
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According to Hori-sensei, in Japan, synthetic dyes began to be used in earnest in the middle of the Meiji era (1868-1912), which means that until then, natural dyes were used. There were times in class when he would share his knowledge good-naturedly, saying, "When you visit the Kawashima Textile Museum (on the premises next to the school), it's interesting to see the items on exhibit from that perspective." The students in the class shared their impressions. “As I dyed, I thought about the history of natural dyeing.” “I started to look at the trees and flowers around me, thinking if they could be used for dyeing.” “Plants change each season, and even with the same plants, the colors change with mordants as well. Natural dyeing is so interesting.”
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You can tell that Hori-sensei’s class is designed so that through the series of training, students can develop a wider perspective on dyeing itself. Rather than stating the individual merits and demerits of synthetic and natural dyeing, students’ ranges are broadened by him showing them, “there is this way,” within dyeing as a whole. What stood out is that all the classes are conducted so that the students can learn smoothly and openly. This became another class that motivated the students to think, “I want to study more!”
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Continued to <a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2022/01/horisensei5.html" target="_blank">part 5</a>.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-13617419948232420942021-11-16T11:00:00.013+09:002021-11-24T11:22:21.156+09:00About the School: Hori-sensei's Dyeing Class 3<span style="color: #22b7ad; font-size: large;">"Be careful not to tangle the thread. Haste is waste.”
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This is a series that covers the classes of skilled dyeing expert Masaru Hori-sensei, and looks at the “something” we must value. Part three is about the dyeing class that is a part of, and works with the first year students’ weaving class. When the class started, the first thing Hori-sensei said was, “You might sweat a lot today. Let’s do our best.” That is because each student will scour and dye approximately 700 grams of cotton thread this day. This thread will be used to weave cloth, as 1200 warp threads. Hori-sensei says it is important to “not tangle the thread,” which is “more important than dyeing well.”
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<h10 class="has-text-color" style="color: #22b7ad;">◆ Rather than while dyeing, yarn gets tangled before and afterwards</h10>
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Scouring is done with each student putting their skeins on a pipe, and soaking them all together in a large pot. The thread absorbs the water and becomes heavy. Using a tool called “Tekagi” to pull up the skeins, which is said to be used by the dyeing craftspeople in Nishijin, students start working after Hori-sensei demonstrates. “Put it (Tekagi) straight through (the skein), and pull up.” “Make sure there is no slack (when pulling up the skein). Please stop if you feel even a tiny bit of resistance.” “When you can’t pull up the skeins because they are too heavy, I want you to let them swim like koinobori (carp streamers) like this.” Hori-sensei gives tips on handling the thread attentively, with careful movements. Taking care not to tangle the thread means to pay attention to it. When the students move the skeins up and down, Hori-sensei’s calls become enthusiastic. The students, who at first were working cautiously, seemed to be getting the hang of it little by little.
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“Scouring can be done at this pace, but you should work faster when dyeing. I will demonstrate how I did it when I was working (in the dyeing department).” Hori-sensei said, and turned the skeins using his whole body. The atmosphere immediately became tense, and the students were drawn into his swift and accurate movements. Hori-sensei has focused on dyeing at Kawashima Selkon Textiles Co., Ltd. for 42 years, and when he first joined the company, “working as a pair, would dye 10-20 kilograms of yarn every day.” He says that the first few years doing preparatory work were days of <a href="http://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2020/09/interview-masaruhori1.html" target="_blank">“learning the basic movements of dyeing.”</a> That is why, through experience, he understands the importance of handling yarn.
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"Yarn does not necessarily get tangled while dyeing. On the contrary, they get tangled in the steps before and after dyeing," says Hori-sensei. For example, when the skein is placed on a table before dyeing, when it is getting untwisted, when a rod is passed through it, or when they are being rinsed or spin-dryed after dyeing, so Hori-sensei would give advice each time. “Be careful of the angle of the rods so that hot water doesn’t flow out from them." "It’s difficult to wring out the skein when it’s heavy. There is also another way to wring it out, by folding it in thirds.” Hori-sensei kept an eye on everyone so they were careful about how they handled the skeins.
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<h10 class="has-text-color" style="color: #22b7ad;">◆ An ear to listen to their needs</h10><br><br>
This class is for weaving, and the students each choose a painting, extracts 6 colors used in the painting, and weaves a striped cloth that is 8 meters long. Students choose samples that are similar to the six colors they have chosen, but <a href="http://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/11/horisensei2.html" target="_blank">Kanzome</a> is necessary to match the colors perfectly. The students learn and achieve that sense through communicating with Hori-sensei. After seeing the painting and grasping the image of the colors, Hori-sensei asks the students what they want, and starts giving them advice straight away. “What do you want to do?” “The sample is on the dull side. What color do you think you should add?” “Do you think you should stop here?” Knowledge alone can not make everything work. Since the absorption capacity differs depending on the type of thread, it is absolutely necessary to make judgments on the spot, while observing its state.”
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While watching Hori-sensei, I notice that he always has a "listening" attitude. That is the same with yarn, and he pays attention to what it wants. It is not limited to dyeing. There was a scene like this in a previous class. When a student's yarn got tangled, Hori-sensei helped and said, "When this happens, don’t get angry. It gets worse." The cause of this is how the yarn is moved during dyeing, and when being rinsed in water. "If you move it gently in one direction, this doesn’t happen. Haste is waste." he said in a calm tone, and when I looked down at his hands, the yarn unraveled smoothly. He silently fixed the yarn, saying, "Yarn is easier to handle for people with thin fingers, than with rugged hands like mine." Yarn directly reflects the consciousness of the person who handles it. It is compelling to see a skilled dyeing expert valuing the basics of handling yarn. Under the guidance of Hori-sensei, the students attempt to communicate with the thread.
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Continued to <a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/11/horisensei4.html">part 4</a>.
KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-23869084096353864012021-11-10T11:38:00.000+09:002021-11-10T11:38:14.762+09:00Workshops in February 2022<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdlG0jUAxAcSnYQI95GRcG2Fd8lA2Hgv43A3VuKHeMuHsR0O4WPcCeINZIbJW2kUrbu8S8XYbkHJYHepqMTWe0v5uBag7VyN10-UX7oNf46ifBEpW-DTaeXCTe2KA7kjSzAsIsrSUqHRB/s0/2022ws.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdlG0jUAxAcSnYQI95GRcG2Fd8lA2Hgv43A3VuKHeMuHsR0O4WPcCeINZIbJW2kUrbu8S8XYbkHJYHepqMTWe0v5uBag7VyN10-UX7oNf46ifBEpW-DTaeXCTe2KA7kjSzAsIsrSUqHRB/s0/2022ws.JPG" width="400"/></a></div>
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We will be holding two workshops in English next February:<br><br>
<a href="https://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/workshop/shifu2021" target="_blank">Shifu Weaving</a><br>
<a href="https://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/workshop/naturaldyeing2021" target="_blank">Natural Dyeing</a>
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These workshops are open to people living in Japan.<br><br>
More information about the course and application procedure can be found on our <a href="https://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/e/workshop.html" target="_blank">Workshops page</a>. Please use our <a href="http://www.kawashima-textile-school.jp/info/contact-en">contact form</a> if you have any questions.KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1342294072923686774.post-6427907501665750662021-11-09T11:00:00.075+09:002021-11-24T11:22:14.893+09:00About the School: Hori-sensei's Dyeing Class 2<span style="color: #22b7ad; font-size: large;">"The starting point for Kanzome is matching the color perfectly”
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This is a series that covers the classes of skilled dyeing expert Masaru Hori-sensei, and looks at the “something” we must value. The second part is about the first year students’ “Kanzome” class. Hori-sensei is sometimes called a magician of dyes. That comes from the time when he instantly changed the color of yarn that a student dyed pink instead of green, by adding dyes intuitively. In the “Kanzome” class, he teaches the basic skills of adding dyes with one's intuition.
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<h10 class="has-text-color" style="color: #22b7ad;">◆ The starting point for “Kanzome”</h10><br><br>
The class started with Hori-sensei explaining about Kanzome. “‘Kanzome” is a word that I coined. The method of dyeing by adding dyestuff intuitively during the dyeing process, has been long called “Horikomi Senshoku (throw-in dyeing)” by the craftspeople in dye houses of Nishijin. For my classes, I named it “Kanzome” so it is easier to imagine.” The basics of Kanzome is color matching using the three basic colors, yellow, red, and blue. Without using data, you add small amounts of dye during the dyeing process to reach your desired color. In class, students choose colors from samples, and dye skeins of wool.
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“Once you get used to color matching, you will be able to do it ‘moderately well.’ But you won’t improve by doing it ‘moderately well.’ The starting point for Kanzome is whether you can match the color ‘perfectly’ or not. So in today’s class, we won’t stop at ‘moderately well.’ We will keep dyeing until it is perfect. Hori-sensei, who said that at the beginning, conducted the class exactly as he stated.
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As the colors of the skeins got closer to the students' goals, Hori-sensei, who at the beginning of the class had been observing quietly, started to move quickly and spoke to them at the right moment. “It’s getting closer.” He compares the color with the student by laying the sample yarn on top of the skein that is being dyed. He doesn’t give the answer right away. “What do you think?” he first asks, and makes the student think for themself. After that, discussions like these go on. <br>
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Student 1: “It’s too light.” Hori-sensei :“Yes, you can continue to add the dye in the same proportion, and increase the concentration.” <br><br>
Student 2: “It needs more green.” Hori-sensei: “What do you add to make it more green?” “...” “Yellow.” <br><br>
Student 3: “There’s too much yellow.” Hori-sensei: “Yes, you put in too much yellow. This wool is naturally a bit yellow, so keep that in mind. What should you add?” “Blue.”
“How about red?” “Red as well…” “Yes, let’s add blue and red.”
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<h10 class="has-text-color" style="color: #22b7ad;">◆ When they are just a step away from matching perfectly, the yarn calls out
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As the color becomes closer to that of the sample yarn, Hori-sensei’s question, “What do you think?” changes to, “What do you think it wants?” from the perspective of the yarn. The students understand, and the conversation continues that way. Hori-sensei quietly said, “When you have been dyeing for decades, it feels like the yarn calls for the color it wants. They call when they are just a step away from matching the sample perfectly. Something like, I want red, I want yellow.”
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Through the process of matching the color from moderately well to perfect, Hori-sensei’s concentration increases. His calm appearance does not change at all, but his sharpened sense shows subtly in his momentary glances, timing of speaking to the students, and the movement of his hands. The students’ experience of communicating with Hori-sensei as they match colors, seemed to be an opportunity to open up their senses of focusing on the yarn and listening to what it wants.
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At 82 years old, Hori-sensei is still active as a teacher, and has over 60 years of experience in dyeing. In <a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2020/09/interview-masaruhori2.html" target="_blank">the interview in 2020</a>, he said, “Rather than dyeing myself, I like seeing the people I teach get better at color matching.” When a student working on Kanzome for the first time murmured, “It’s hard,” Hori-sensei said, “The only way to train your intuition is to dye many colors and get used to it.” That feeling probably comes from his years of experience. That is why those words resonate heavily. However, at the same time, it doesn’t feel like Hori-sensei’s sensitivity towards yarn is just that. We will continue to look at that “something.”
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Continued to <a href="https://kawashimatextileschool.blogspot.com/2021/11/horisensei3.html" target="_blank">part 3</a>.KTS Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09767909104146355880noreply@blogger.com