PROTOTYPES
PIXEL WEAVE – HAKATA ORI –
A Hakata-ori hanging scroll where traditional kenjō-gara patterns emerge through phosphorescent threads, revealing shifting expressions within the space.
Hana Mitsui, Nishimura Orimono Co., Ltd.
Textile Goods
ABOUT PRODUCT
Hakata-ori is one of Japan’s nationally designated traditional crafts. Nishimura Orimono, the oldest weaving company in the tradition, has continued to pursue new challenges while honoring its long history.
For this project, textile designer Hana Mitsui reinterprets the kenjō-gara, a motif synonymous with Hakata-ori, experimenting with new expressions through the use of multicolored phosphorescent threads. By incorporating these luminous threads three-dimensionally into the floral patterns long used by Nishimura Orimono, traditional motifs emerge softly in the dark. The result is a new form of Hakata-ori whose appearance shifts between day and night.
Materials
- Photoluminescent pigment yarn
- Silk
- Washi
Techniques
- Hakata-ori
- Tradtional Scroll mounting
Dimensions
H1410 mm × W370 mm × D20 mm
Partner Craftspeople & Designers
Hana Mitsui
Born in the United States in 1990. Graduated from Tama Art University and the Royal College of Art in the UK. Her graduate work was selected by Alexander McQueen and presented at Paris Fashion Week. After working at Issey Miyake Inc., she became independent and founded Hana Material Design Laboratory Inc. She is active across a wide range of fields centered on textiles, including architectural artworks. Currently serves as a part-time lecturer at Tama Art University.
Nishimura Orimono Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1587, Nishimura Orimono is the oldest weaving house in Hakata-ori history. While preserving tradition, the company continuously pursues innovation at the forefront of textile craftsmanship. Through silk obi, kimono, and the beauty of those who wear them, it shares Japanese aesthetics with the world. By balancing tradition and innovation, Nishimura Orimono continues to explore new possibilities in weaving.
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