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Eva-Maria will show her research and experimentation to gain material and how-to knowledge of pigments, dyes, and glass while also developing her drawing ‘seeing’ skills.
Over two decades as a “journey woman” in search of an apprenticeship for craft-based art material knowledge, Eva-Maria lived abroad, sought scholarship in academia, studied fine art, and had an early career in art conservation. She has investigated art and design through the avenues of craft, alchemy, and the natural world. Eva-Maria sources her materials and practices early modern thrift to balance traditional and contemporary processes.
Sana Gous is a fiber and land artist, weaver, and community builder whose work bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary art. To raise awareness for artistic talent around the world, Sana connects with textile artists in their home countries, forging unexpected cross-cultural collaborations.
Her inaugural project, AbidWe_komorebi, brings together a Lithuanian linen weaver and three Japanese stitching masters of sashiko and kogin. While these stitches are now applied to machine-made fabric, hand-woven linen is the backdrop for this collaboration, allowing for less precise stitches to dance with nuanced hand-woven surfaces. The result is a uniquely artistic textile that highlights the beauty of each technique and celebrates the artistry of handwork. Creators: Virginija Stigaite in Vilnius, Lithuania and Japanese masters, Hiroko Takagi in Tokyo, Reiko Kobata in Osaka, and Keiko Futatsuya in Takayama.
Reverse Appliqué Cotton Sheer is made by Rajka for Christina Kim of Dosa Inc
Ritu presents a glimpse into India’s rich and joyous textile traditions. She will demonstrate how to play a game on an embroidered board. If you have your own Indian Games, bring them along. We’ll have tables in the garden to set up and play the games! She’ll also demonstrate how fabric scraps are utilized in reverse appliqué. It’s a great way to avoid waste! Ritu will teach a full Reverse Appliqué Workshop on Saturday / Sunday August 24 & 25, 2024. Rajka made the cotton sheer reverse appliqué for Christina Kim of Dosa Inc.
Exciting treasures await your attention at the silent auction: heritage crafts, hand-crafted items, and more.
All funds raised from the auction support WSNF Programming and Scholarships.
Wanted: Additional auction items!
Rajka Design Trunk Show & Vendors
12:30 – 15:30
Charlene Woodcock
Textiles from the Jolom Mayaetik Weavers’ Cooperative—huipiles, shawls, table runners
Japanese textiles and wearables designed using deconstructed kimono.
Silver metal jewelry with gemstones.
Pottery
Felted works, Indigo, Shibori and eco prints
Japanese Hand-Forged Kitchen Knives and Sharpeners
Nina Hamberg
Unused vintage Japanese kimono fabric bolts; vintage Japanese kimonos, haoris, and obis
Sierra Mohr
Eco print-dyed home accessories, scarves, original garments, cashmere sweaters, silk blouses and bags
Tricia Robinson
Vintage clothing from Obiko, hand-dyed fabrics and trims
Kay Sekimachi, master artist, will celebrate her 98th birthday in September.
WSNF is collecting 98 Miniature Objects to present as gifts.
Bring Your Miniature Object Gift for Kay to the Garden Event!
All objects will appear in an online gallery.
Kay has been a mentor and inspiration to many artists in the Bay Area and beyond.
The online gallery of objects will be on display starting in late September.
Please bring food and refreshments to share with the community.
Sana Gous is a fiber and land artist, weaver, and community builder whose work bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary art. To raise awareness for artistic talent around the world, Sana connects with textile artists in their home countries to forge unexpected cross-cultural collaborations.
Ritu Sarabhai, a designer at Rajka Designs, channels her lifelong passion into creating bespoke, handcrafted garments and home furnishings that celebrate India’s rich textile heritage. It was founded in 1982 by Rajshree Sarabhai and Kartikeya Sarabhai in Ahmedabad. It’s a four decade old textile studio renowned for working with top design studios in Japan, Uk, Europe and USA. Rajka Designs embodies a commitment to preserving India’s rich textile traditions while innovating for sustainability and cultural continuity.
Growing up in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Ritu was immersed in a city rich with textile heritage. Ahmedabad, once dubbed the “Manchester of India,” housed numerous textile mills, including the pioneering Calico Mills established by the Sarabhai family in 1880. This environment shaped her appreciation for textiles and influenced her design philosophy, which is deeply rooted in heritage and craftsmanship.
She is eager to share with you the beauty and craftsmanship behind Indian textiles, as well as their profound cultural narratives.
