So sad to read of the passing of this wonderful lacemaker. Katsuko was a
very gracious and generous lacemaker. My daughter and I visited her atelier
in Kyoto several years ago with one of her students when she was a driving
force to bring the Oidfa Congress to Japan. OIDFA Kobe was a wonderful
While I am still waiting for this book to arrive in the post I know it is a
coffee table book. No prickings or techniques but a book to enjoy looking
at and enjoy reading.
Yvonne wanted to show the world outside the lace world how beautiful lace
is. Go to Yvonne's website
If you are impressed with the design and lace of Katsuko Sakagami look at
her web site www.kakolace.jp http://www.kakolace.jp/ I had the good
fortune to meet her at her atelier in Kyoto in 2007. She is an astounding
lady and lacemaker. Her dream was for OIDFA to have a congress in Japan.
You
I have visited the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum at Lake Kawaguchi near Mt.
Fuji. His landscape kimonos are unbelievable to behold and they are only
part of this mans amazing artistry. As well the museum building and gardens
are breathtaking. If you have the opportunity to see this exhibition-
