Katsuji Wakisaka

Katsuji Wakisaka Japanese Textile Designer : Marimekko, Sou-Sou, and 10,000 Postcards to His Wife

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Publisher's Synopsis

Surrounded by the beautiful nature of Finland, he developed an aesthetic for organic shapes and bold colours. After coming back to Japan in 1980s, he started SOUSOU, the apparel brand whose projects are created based on Japanese tradition. These days, Wakisaka starts his day with a walk and takes inspiration from the landscape of his hometown, Kyoto. After returning to his studio, he paints everything from seasonal changes in nature to traditional Japanese patterns. Many of his textile designs for SOUSOU begin as postcards, which serve as initial drafts for his designs, and he mails each one to his wife. He is prolific that he has made more than 10,000 postcards until now. Most of the contents of this book are his textile designs and products for Marimekko and SOUSOU. Behind-the-scene stories of how he is active in his SOUSOU brand, his interview, and his episodes for his designs are also included. This is a title for designers, textile lovers, and those who are interested in Finnish and modern Japanese designs. Even those who do not know Wakisaka will enjoy and be inspired by the book.

Book information

ISBN: 9784756242686
Publisher: PIE Books
Imprint: PIE
Pub date:
DEWEY: 746.092
DEWEY edition: 23
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 412g
Height: 152mm
Width: 211mm
Spine width: 18mm