Teshigoto - Japanese for “hand-work” - celebrates slow making through visible stitches, thoughtful repair, and objects that carry stories. Rooted in the aesthetics of mending and reuse, this exhibition honors repairs as marks of care that deepen an object’s beauty.

The collective features:
Showa-ya (Atsuko McCallum): Originally from Iwate, Atsuko breathes new life into unworn vintage kimono. She creates dresses, bags, and cartonnage boxes, weaving Japanese culture into every piece, including her handmade dolls.
KuroKogin (Shinobu Kuroda): Hailing from Saitama, Shinobu has designed kogin-zashi since 2008. She honors traditional motifs while reimagining patterns into contemporary styles, bringing intricate counted embroidery to everyday fabric goods.

The exhibition also features guest collaborators Emma Thomas, specializing in tsumami-zaiku and origami, and Michael Allread, who creates Japanese masks. Together, these artists showcase a distinctive collection of upcycled textiles and traditional craftsmanship that celebrates the character of handmade objects.

EVENTS

Opening Event: Tue 3 March 5:30 PM (Open to all and booking is essential for Tea Ceremony)
Chiku-Chiku Cafe (Social Stitching): Wed 4 & Thu, 5 March after 4 PM
Kogin Embroidery Workshop #1: Fri, 6 March 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Kogin Embroidery Workshop #2: Sat, 7 March 2:30 - 3:00 PM

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