Asian cultures have always been something of a mystery to me, yet my curiosity was never quite piqued. I've read a few Haruki Murakami novels. I love Japanese restaurants. Ukiyo-e, or woodblock prints I find beatiful in their clarity. Beyond that, I've never felt the need to go and personally explore. Until now.
Modern Japan has quite a lot to offer, not the least of which being a textile company by the name of Nuno.
Reiko Sudo is the founder and creative force behind the fabric; using unlikely materials and technology Sudo is able to craft textiles that are works of art unto themselves. Rust dying, metal and plastic weaving, fibers first dissolved in chemical baths, spray plating (as used in the automotive industry), paper, biodegratable fibers, the more unlikely the material- the more likely it is to become something beautiful under her direction. When the average person looks at a piece of fabric they are likely to think of the texture, color, and drape. These textiles incorporate architecture and technology in a way that makes one forget they are looking at fabric at all.
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