Rozashi: The Art of Japanese Silk Embroidery
Margaret Kinsey, Deltona, FL
Rozashi is an
ancient form of Japanese needlework that originated in China. Originally
called Kyoto Nobles Rozashi, the technique was practiced by the ladies of the
court and is passed down from one woman to another. Materials used are silk
gauze and thread, as well as some use of metal threads. Traditional designs
typically feature geometric forms as well as birds and flowers.
Margaret Kinsey teaches for both national embroidery organizations
in the US, and for the Embroidery Association of Canada. She was the keynote speaker at the 2012 New
Zealand Embroidery Guild Conference in Christchurch, NZ and has chaired three
EGA International Embroidery Conferences, she is also the 2020 recipient of the
National Academy of Needlework’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Margaret is EGA
Certified Teacher in silk and metal thread techniques and is the US teacher for
the Kunimitsu Rozashi Studio.
September 18,6:30-8 p.m.
