kyoto Nishijin-ori (Brocade Weave)
・・・・・With 1200 Yerars' History・・・・・



Tatsushi YOSHIDA is an award-winning artist, who, for more than 40 years
has been creating designs for kimono and obi sashes. The creation of these designs is
the first step among more than 20 stages repuired to produse the final beautifully
woven fabric.

the designs are created by applying a color wash (doro-enogu known for its use
in japanese-style painting) onto silk. More complicated designs use japanese washi
paper and othet techniques to give depth and intricacy.
Exhibited here are several of Mr. Yoshida's works of art

Tatsushi YOSHIDA Drawing history

Apprenticed to a Japanese painter and a designer for 10 years
Established himself as a designer in 1971

Member of the japanese Designer Association
Winner of: the Governor of Kyoto Prize

The Mayor of Kyoto Prize
The Traditional Handicraft Industry Promotion Association Prize

for an exhibit at a japanese Designer Association Exhibition
Winner of: the Mayor of Kyoto Prize
for an exhibit at a Nishijin brocade design exhibition
as well ad many other prizes