Chiemi Ogura

小倉智恵美

Bamboo Craft Artist • 1982 –

A bamboo craft artist living in Kyoto. One of the features of her works is the delicate weaving. By making the most of the beauty of traditional patterns through weaving and decorative techniques, she continues to create works that are close to Japan’s nature.

BASED IN

Kyoto Prefecture

WEB SITE

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POINT OF VIEW

Ms. Ogura’s love for Japan’s nature and tradition appears through the delicate and elegant weaves. Pursuing a universal beauty, she takes each expression seriously. As a result, her works resonate within the hearts of people, like flowers that bloom gracefully.

CRAFT ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

1982: Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
2004: Graduated from Traditional Arts Super College of Kyoto, Bamboo crafts Department
: Started a workshop in Kyoto with classmates
2010: Selected for “The Exhibition of Bamboo Artists in Kyoto” at Takashimaya Kyoto store
2011: Became independent
2013: Selected for “On the Way to the Future: 12 newcomers of Art, Craft and Design” at Kyoto Institute of Technology
2014: Invited and exhibited at Japan Expo Paris WABI SABI Pavilion
2015: Bangle and Ring of Kyoto Basketry Accessory Series awarded “OMOTENASHI Selection”
: Solo exhibition at Isetan Shinjuku main store
2018: Exhibited at “Shokunin: Five Kyoto Artisans Look to the Future” at Portland Japanese Garden, US

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Mutsume-ami (Hexagonal weave)
- Technique
One of the basic weaving methods for bamboo crafts where the woven pattern is hexagonal.
Sashi-mutsume-ami
- Technique
A technique in which thinly made bamboo strips are embroidered by using mutsume-ami (hexagonal weave) and its derivative asanoha-ami (hemp leaf weave) as a foundation.
Abura-nuki (Oil draining)
- Technique
The process of removing excess oil and water from green bamboo when making bamboo materials. There are two methods: “dry”, which uses a charcoal fire or gas burner, and “wet,” which uses boiling water to boil. The dry type, which increases the durability of bamboo, is suitable for materials such as bamboo fences, and the wet type, which makes the bamboo pliable, is suitable for intricate weaving.
Shira-take (White bamboo)
- Material
A bamboo with a beautiful gloss. Selected high-quality ma-dake bamboo is put through a degreasing process and is sun-dried to finish. It is used in a wide range of applications including bamboo fences, architecture, tea ceremony utensils, and bamboo crafts.

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