Looms & Accessories
We are about to put a bulk order. If you would like to get SAORI looms, please contact Mihoko ASAP to save your model. You can see 2013 Loom Price List for the prices of looms & popular accessories.
If you would like to have 15 minutes introductory session for Free to learn more about SAORI looms, please make a schedule with Mihoko. You should have access to FaceTime (with iPad or iPhone) or Skype. She can show SAORI 60, SAORI 60 A (wheel chair accessible), SX60, Piccolo and most recent model WX60 (wooden frame and foldable). She can also show some of accessories upon your request. If you need a phone conversation, that’s okay, too. All other inquiries, please contact her.
Handwoven items
Our Handwoven items are woven by Mihoko Wakabayashi, a studio instructor/artist and her studio members. We are still work on progress but please check out our Etsy Shop.
There are scarves, T-shirts, acrylic sponges and some scarves on the Etsy Shop.
Books
#1 “SAORI, Self-Innovation Through Free Weaving” by Misao Jo & Kenzo Jo, 2012 $59 (This is also available at Etsy Shop.)
This book contains 148 full color pages with SAORI philosophy, basic to variation of weaving techniques and 17 patterns that can be created from handwoven fabric. It’s very inspirational, educational and practical for both beginner weavers and experienced weavers. This book was introduced at the international SAORI conference 2012 in LA. Kenzo told us that this book had some information which was not published in any book in Japan. He noticed increasing SAORI weavers outside of Japan and hoped this book help them step by step.
“Fuku no katachi ni suru” $47 (This book is also available at our Etsy Shop.)
This is a brand new pattern book written in Japanese. Because of the clear photos and drawings many people who don’t read Japanese can figure out. The idea of making SAORI clothes are 1.not to waste woven fabric, 2. not to use patterns but use your body (or a dress form), 3. make a great use of the particular woven piece 4.not to cut so much etc. It’s completely different idea from westerner cloth making concepts. This book will inspire you what are possibilities for your woven materials.
Picture of the book is coming soon.
“Beginners’ SAORI Clothing Design” $19 (This book is also available at our Etsy Shop.)
This Japanese design book is the first one of a series and it’s specifically for beginner sewers. Since it contains the patterns which require only straight stitches and less cutting it will ease your mind if you are anxious with sewing your own woven fabric. It shows clear graphic designs just like other SAORI books. The bonus feature is the translation which is on the way. Even though it’s pretty easy to follow the pictures to understand the directions, if you buy this book, the translation booklet in English will be sent to you in a while.