Mino’s handmade WASHI paper dates back to 1300 years of history and is the oldest paper in Japan. In this exhibition “WACCO + SIBSI36”, the bag series exhibited was created from collaborations between SIBSI36, the manufacturer of persimmon dyed handmade WASHI and designer WACCO.
VENUE : November 27th (Tue) – December 25th (Tues) of 2012 at Sasayama Gallery KITA’S
“TALK SALONE EVENT at Sasayama Gallery KITA’S ”
VENUE : December 1st (Sat), 2012, 14:00pm – at Sasayama Gallery KITA’S. 1F
SPEAKERS : WACCO x Hiroko Shinohara (President of SIBSI36) x Toshiyuki Kita
CONCERT : Hideki Okumura – Solo Violist (Graduated from Accademia Teatro alla Scala “Top of the Class”, Violist at Giuseppe Verdi Symphony Orchestra, currently active based in Japan.)
Mino Washi is made around the clear river banks of Nagara River of Mino area using traditional washi materials and special techniques to create the natural fiber fabrics. With the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern design and images, “WACCO+SIBSI36” bags are of light-weight and strong, which was the center of the talk event as the speakers held and presented these bags on stage.
In addition, after the talk event, a mini concert performed by the violist, Hideki Okumura was held. As the season progresses from Autumn to Winter, the audience enjoyed an afternoon of lively heart felt music and a joyful moment of friendly exchange.
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