Sashiko Stripe
Sample
1986 (made)
1986 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The NUNO Corporation was founded in 1984. Based in Tokyo, its design studio creates modern textiles and accessories. NUNO designers are renowned for their ability to develop and apply the latest technology to textile design and manufacture. However, much of their work is also based on traditional Japanese textile techniques and aesthetics, and it is this fusion of the traditional with the contemporary that makes NUNO fabrics so innovative.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Sashiko Stripe (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton and polyester |
| Brief description | Sample 'Sashiko Stripe' of jacquard double weave in cotton and polyester, designed by Reiko Sudo and Sayuri Shimoda, made by NUNO Corporation, Japan, 1986 |
| Physical description | Sample of jacquard double weave blue and dull gold cotton (51%) and polyester (49%). The two layers of woven fabric are attached together with threads of the colours of each side crossing through back-to-front (and vice versa) to create two contrasting sashiko style patterns in broad and narrow stripes. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Credit line | Given by NUNO Corporation. |
| Object history | NUNO was founded in 1984 as a commercial venture dealing with all stages of textile creation: planning designing, manufacturing and sales. It is a small company which endeavours to combine the best of the past, by drawing on traditional Japanese aesthetics and creative processes, and combining them with modern technologies. |
| Historical context | Fine sashiko embroidery, by which two layers of cotton cloth are stitched together in decorative patterns was traditionally used in Japan to reinforce and embellish worn fabrics. |
| Summary | The NUNO Corporation was founded in 1984. Based in Tokyo, its design studio creates modern textiles and accessories. NUNO designers are renowned for their ability to develop and apply the latest technology to textile design and manufacture. However, much of their work is also based on traditional Japanese textile techniques and aesthetics, and it is this fusion of the traditional with the contemporary that makes NUNO fabrics so innovative. |
| Other number | 14-17 - Manufacturer's number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.118:6-1998 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | February 12, 2007 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSON
