Special talk events will be held in Kyoto and Tokyo in conjunction with the "Shimura Tea Accessories Exhibition." Dyeing and weaving artist Yoko Shimura and Atelier Shimura representative Masashi Shimura will talk together about the rich world of color. While looking at actual fabrics of tea accessories, we will delve deeper into the thoughts and creative process that went into the designs. We will also talk about the challenges that came with the production process, and the unique world of color and philosophy that the Shimura family has nurtured. We look forward to your participation.

[Kyoto Exhibition] Date and time: Saturday, January 27th, 10:00-11:30 *This event has been postponed from the original schedule.
Venue: Atelier Shimura Shop & Gallery Kyoto Main Store Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 14 people

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[Tokyo Exhibition]
Date and time Sunday, February 18, 2024 15:00-16:30
Venue: Atelier Shimura Shop & Gallery, Seijo, Tokyo Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 20 people

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Yoko Shimura
Born in Tokyo. Textile artist and essayist.
Strongly attracted to the art of indigo dyeing, she entered the world of dyeing and weaving in her 30s, just like her mother, Shimura Fukumi. In 1989, she founded Tsuki Kobo as a place to comprehensively learn about culture in its entirety, including religion, art, and education, through weaving. Her books include "The Miracle of Color" and "The Path of Tamayura," co-authored with Fukumi. Her collections of works include "The Colors of Shimura" and "Opera." In 2013, she opened the Ars Shimura Art School with her son, Shoji.
https://shimuranoiro.com/profile/yoko/

Shoji Shimura
Born in Kyoto City. Representative of the dyeing and weaving brand Atelier Shimura, which inherits the artistic spirit of Shimura Fukumi, a Living National Treasure for Tsumugi weaving. Special lecturer at Ars Shimura Art School. Completed doctoral course at the Graduate School of Law, Kyoto University. Produced new Noh play "Okimiya" (originally written by Ishimure Michiko) twice in 2018 and 2021. In 2022, won the Good Design Award for the original hand loom "hatari". His books include "The Voice of the Grass" (Kyoto Shimbun Publishing Center) and "Yume mo mo Aoshi" (Kawade Shobo Shinsha).

■Shimura Tea Accessories Exhibition

[Kyoto Exhibition]
Date and time: December 15th (Friday) - January 30th, 2024 (Tuesday) 12:00-18:00 *Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays, open on public holidays
Venue: Atelier Shimura Shop & Gallery Kyoto Main Store

[Tokyo Exhibition]
Date and time: Friday, February 16th, 2024 - Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 11:00-17:00 *Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays
Venue: Atelier Shimura Shop & Gallery, Seijo, Tokyo

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