Re: [lace] Japanese interest in lacemaking
Dear Devon, Yes, the Japanese definitely have a love of all things lace! I recall going to an exhibition of antique lace in Shibuya, Tokyo back in 2010 or 2011 I believe? Unfortunately I just stumbled upon it so I have no idea where this was. This was around when I started looking for a lace teacher, so perhaps this exhibition was the source of my interest! When I was in Tokyo last summer walking around Ura-Harajuku (a very fashion-forward district where many of the wildest Japanese fashions emerged, my husband pointed out a sign that said "Lace Shop." I think I disappeared so fast to check it out I was just a blur. I ended up chatting with the lovely owners for a bit, and it turns out they offer classes but only in Princess lace. They offered a selection of antique for sale, although I'm not sure where they source it from. I bought their book "Sekai no Kawaii Le-su" which they translate to "Lace design of the World" but more accurately translates to "Cute lace of the world." ;) It is a short overview of lace all over Europe and beyond, including techniques from as far as Paraguay, Turkey, and Sri Lanka. In the back, it includes a list of lace shops in Japan, some of which appear to be run by Westerners. Here are the best few: http://mirabelka.ocnk.net/ http://e-macrame.com/ http://sumireno.com/ http://miyaco.net/ http://d-s-goodmoon.net/craft.html I hope that helps! Best, Elena - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] Japanese interest in lacemaking
About 15 years ago we had a Japanese girl called Setsuko Wanaka join our lace classes she was over here with her husband who was working at Sanyo Television in Lowestoft. She was brilliant I have never seen anyone learn lace so fast she quickly went onto learn more types of lace before she and her husband went back to Japan. I kept in touch with her for a while and she had two children and they moved I think following an earthquake. I would love to hear from her again so, Setsuko if you see this please get in touch. Sue M Harvey Norfolk UK - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Japanese interest in lacemaking
As I am writing the catalog of Lace, not Lace, a lot of questions come to mind and I realize how little I know. I am under the impression that there was a period of time, possibly still continuing, where Japanese women became interested in bobbin lacemaking, and were taking lace tours of Belgium and seeking instruction in Europe. I donât know if this was primarily bobbin lace, or if needle lace was included. Does anybody know anything about this? I recall at one point I was signing up to take a lace identification class with Diane Claeys only to find it canceled because she had moved to Japan due to the intense interest there. Why were Japanese women interested in lace? Did this correspond with corporate assignments that their husbands may have had in European countries? In fact, we had several Japanese members in our lace group in New Jersey, but it seems that whatever was happening in the international corporate world isnât happening now, or at least that is my impression. Recently, we had a class with Kumiko in Binche here in New Jersey. To some, it would seem odd that we transport a teacher from Japan to teach us a Belgian lace, but her achievements in the Belgian lace educational system, in the Binche master class, and her willingness to come make this a treat. Also, now Kumiko and perhaps others, are designing Binche lace, but with contemporary motifs, making for an entirely different impact than traditional Binche. This seems like something that one ought to mention if one is talking about contemporary lace of the late 20th and early 21st century. Any insights, or direction to finding out more would be appreciated. Devon Sent from Mail for Windows 10 - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
