Textiles Artists in West Japan

West Japan has long been a center for exceptional textile arts, where centuries of cultural exchange with continental Asia shapes artistic expression. The weavers and dyers featured here embody weaving and dyeing traditions refined over centuries in Kyūshū and surrounding areas. Each artist brings mastery of natural dyeing, silk weaving, and intricate patterning combined with the distinctive qualities that define West Japan craftsmanship. Explore their works to discover how generations of textile mastery continues to thrive in this remarkable region.