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Introduction to Japanese Embroidery

The Beauty of Japanese Embroidery Courtesy of The Japanese Embroidery Center. History of Japanese Embroidery Nihon Shishu (Nee-Hawn She-Shoe). Japanese embroidery goes back more than 1000 years. Shishu originated in China and was introduced to Japan through Korea along with Buddhism. In its early stages, Japanese embroidery was only used for religious items. Over time, as shishu developed its own unique Japanese qualities and characteristics, it took on a more artistic purpose..

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Introduction to Japanese Embroidery

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    1. Introduction to Japanese Embroidery History and Techniques Azumi Traditional Japanese Embroidery Studio Kathryn Elms

    2. The Beauty of Japanese Embroidery Courtesy of The Japanese Embroidery Center

    3. History of Japanese Embroidery Nihon Shishu (Nee-Hawn She-Shoe) Japanese embroidery goes back more than 1000 years. Shishu originated in China and was introduced to Japan through Korea along with Buddhism. In its early stages, Japanese embroidery was only used for religious items. Over time, as shishu developed its own unique Japanese qualities and characteristics, it took on a more artistic purpose.

    4. History of Japanese Embroidery Beginning in the early Heian Period (700AD) Japanese embroidery began in appear on the costumes of the Ladies of the Court and on the cloth wrappings of a gift. Shishu was only available to a select group (Sumptuary Laws) Only the highest ranks of society could afford such costly work. Now, this cultural heritage, the fruit of countless predecessors, is taught to a wider audience.

    5. Nuido

    6. Nuido “Do” means the way. “Nui” is to stitch. Nuido is the Way of Embroidery. Nuido was first brought to the World in 1989 by Master Iwao Saito and Master Shuji Tamura. Master Saito had founded the Kurenai-Kai school in 1970. Located in Chiba City ,Japan. Nuido has expanded to five continents.

    7. Kurenai-Kai Students attend a 5 year live-in program. They learn 46 basic techniques using flat silk and metallic threads. Stitched on silk fabric. Work on a specially designed frame.

    9. Teachers’ Class Japan

    10. Spinning coccons

    11. Nuido Today Kurenai-Kai, Japan The Japanese Embroidery Center in Atlanta, Ga. Master Saito’s successor, Master Shuji Tamura, resides at the Atlanta Center.

    12. Nuido Today The Certificate course is offered by the Japanese Embroidery Center. Ten Phases Five Years ( Depends on student) Forty six stitching techniques. Multiple designs are available. Learn to select colors and silk fabrics as one advances through the phases. Additional designs can be worked by the student . Practice, Challenge, and Creative designs are available.

    13. Nuido At Azumi Students will be able to learn this art in a quiet setting without outside interruptions. Classes begin with a short morning talk about Japan and its traditions. The first phase introduces you to all your tools and methods of handling flat silk. It is intense and exciting to turn out a piece of silk embroidery for the first time.

    15. Tools Teko-Bari Stroking Tool for Flat Silk Japanese Scissors Handmade Needles Machine Made Needles

    16. Tools Awl Metric Triangle Set Mirror Box Light Box

    17. The Japanese Embroidery Frame Highly Evolved Ultra Strong Frame Fabric is mounted “Drum tight” allowing tight stitching. Allows for Periodic Tightening Frame Parts: 1.Frame Mounting Bar 2.Frame Stretching Bar 3.Horizontal Rolls 4. Stretchers pegs & Roller Stops

    18. Work on frames

    19. Flower Circles

    20. Professional Studio

    21. Japanese Silks Japanese silk bundles Tubes of flat silk Silver with silk core Gold with silk core Couching threads

    22. Ground Fabric

    23. Ground Fabric

    24. Techniques Example of all 46 Stitches Japanese Embroidery stitches are broken into 12 Sections

    25. Techniques Laying the Foundation (6 Types)

    26. Techniques Holding the Foundation (3 Types)

    27. Techniques Sewing Thin Lines (2 Types)

    28. Techniques Adding Linear Effects (4 Types & 3 SubTypes)

    29. Techniques Adding Superimposed Figures (3 Types)

    30. Techniques Using Non-Stitchable Thread (11 Types) Example of Couching

    31. Techniques Achieving Novel Effects (3 Types)

    32. Techniques Padding the Figure (3 Types)

    33. Techniques Laying Weft Valley Lines (3 Types)

    34. Techniques Making knots (4 Types)

    35. Techniques Making Braided Cords (3 Types)

    36. Techniques Achieving Realistic Effects (3 Types)

    37. Azumi (Azumi means Thistle) Traditional Japanese Embroidery Classes Teacher - Kathryn Elms 575-534-4663 elms.duanekathryn0.gmail.com

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