THE TORI COLLECTION
International Fine Art
Chie Otani
Wavy Tide Pool
40 in x 46 in
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Joyful Bubbles in the Sea
31in x 31in
Rozome textile
What is Rozome Textile? -
Rozome is an ancient wax-dyeing technique perfected in the seventh century in Nara, which was then the capital of Japan. Today it is preserved in Kyoto by a select few artists to create vibrant designs on silk. The technique entails covering a selected area of the silk with molten wax to prevent the absorption of the dye. The piece is then dipped in a vat of dye for the first color. The process is repeated for each color to create the final design. Over the centuries such creations have been prized around the world by religious institutions, collectors and museums as decorative art and in Japan as revered kimono fabric, all as a symbol of status or eminence.
New Collection - Scroll "Nodule Series"
New line up of rozome scrolls of Otani on showing June 6 - 8 in Kamakura, Japan.
Nodule
silk scroll
14 in x 6ft 8 in
Musashiabumi (Jack-in-the-pulpit)
silk scroll
14 in x 6ft 8 in
Nodule Line Blue and Red
silk scroll
14 in x 6ft 8 in
Wavy Nodule
silk scroll
14 in x 6ft 8 in
Ran no Hana (Orchids)
silk scroll
14 in x 6ft 8 in
Nodule Line Orange
silk scroll
14 in x 6ft 8 in
Chie Otani served as a role model for a new generation of textile artists in Japan showcasing her unique style that bridges ancient techniques with modern design. Her work, which embodies the concept of Ki or energy utilizes the half resist, han-boshi process alongside contemporary geometric patterns. With over 40 years of exhibitions worldwide, Chie's journey began in 1973 with a group show in Kyoto, where she received The Kyoto Newspaper Award. Her influence extends internationally, having represented Japanese textile art in numerous prestigious exhibitions, including the Osaka Flower and Plant Expo in 1990. Her works of Rozome art was shown in New York, Boston and Washington DC as well as Germany and Belgium in Europe.
Born in Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
Permanent Collection：Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA
Chie Otani