Tomoki Sukezane's Dialogue | Vol. 5 "Hosoo" Director Masataka Hosoo Gallery
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March 25, 2015

Tomoki Sukezane's Dialogue | Vol. 5 "Hosoo" Director Masataka Hosoo Gallery

Our guest this time is Masataka Hosoo, born into a long-established Nishijin-ori weaving family founded in 1688. Until his twenties, he had no intention of taking over the family business, dedicating himself to activities that blended his love for music with art and fashion. It was only a few years ago that Hosoo discovered the creativity inherent in Japan's traditional crafts and decided to inherit the family business. He now collaborates with other young successors of traditional crafts in project units, creating new forms of Japanese beauty. His initiatives are currently garnering significant attention both domestically and internationally.
Kanaya-san, a craftsman proud of Hosoo, plays a central role in the new project.
Many young artisans have joined the workshop, including women.
This piece, created at the request of Peter Marino, expresses molten iron in Nishijin-ori.
Gold leaf cut to an astonishingly fine thread. Each strand is woven in.
Yusuke is impressed by the champagne cooler from Nakagawa Mokkougei.
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Tomoki Yusuke Talks: Vol. 5, Masataka Hosoo, Director of Hosoo

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Tomoki Yusuke Talks: Vol. 5, Masataka Hosoo, Director of Hosoo Gallery

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