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Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Sudo, Reiko
A Weaver of New Ideas: The Textile Innovations of Reiko Sudo Reiko Sudo, born in 1953 in Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, is more than a textile designer; she is a visionary who has redefined the very concept of fabric. Her journey began with childhood fascination—the vibrant patterns of kimono fabrics unfurled by visiting merchants each season left an indelible mark on her young imagination. This early exposure sparked a lifel
ong dedication to textiles, leading her to study at Musashino Art University and subsequently work as a laboratory assistant in the field. However, it was her mentorship under Arai Jun’ichi, a pioneering textile planner renowned for his collaborations with fashion icons like Issey Miyake and Rei Kawakubo, that truly set her on a path of innovation. Together, Sudo and Arai established Nuno Corporation in 1984, a small atelier in Tokyo d…