Junko Otaki

Niigata

Vision and Descriptions

Otaki represents a rural-based business breathing new life into shinafu, a woven Japanese textile with a 6000-year history, made with linden bark yarn originating 10,000 years ago. Through collaboration with professional designers, she aims to realize the potential of shinafu for interiors and innovative uses.

Additional 2024 contest winners (Craft leaders)