Author Archives: John Marshall

About John Marshall

I have a passion for Japanese textiles and have been dyeing in the traditional technique of katazome since 1977, using only natural dyes on natural fibers.

John’s Art-Pick of the Week: Shiodoki (潮時 – Tide and Time)

Posted on May 10, 2012 by John Marshall

“Tide and time wait for no man,” is a common quote in the West. The Japanese have a similar expression in shiodoki (潮時), which literally means “time-time.” However, the nuance is a bit different than the Western expression – a … Continue reading →

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Textile of the Week:Meisen-Gasuri (銘仙絣) 201219

Posted on May 10, 2012 by John Marshall

The past few blogs have dealt with a variety of forms of kasuri. As I’ve mentioned repeatedly, Japanese terms are not always easily translated directly into English. Most dictionaries define kasuri as ikat (a Malayan/Indonesian word meaning to fasten or … Continue reading →

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Treasures from John’s Collection: Meisen-Gasuri 銘仙絣

Posted on May 10, 2012 by John Marshall

I’ve been collecting Japanese textiles most of my life, and some of my earliest pieces are meisen. What seems to attract me is the bold imagery and the vibrant colors found in many of them. Below are a few of … Continue reading →

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John’s Art-Pick of the Week: The Dragon’s Smile

Posted on March 5, 2012 by John Marshall

I’d like to build a bit upon my last posting, St. George and the Dragon. Every hand technique has its peculiar needs to achieve its own unique look. In katazome a great deal of expense and effort is expended to … Continue reading →

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