"Invitation to Japanese Tea Ceremony" by Yoko Izumi won First Place - Handmade at Houston 2025.
Artist Statement: "There are many things other than chadogu that are needed for a tea ceremony. "Kakejiku" is one such item. "Kakejiku" are hung on the walls of the tea room and represent the seasons. I tried to express the "kakejiku" of spring, summer, and autumn using grapes as a motif. In spring, the flowers bloom, in summer the grapes bear fruit, and in autumn the leaves turn red. The grape blossoms in spring are so beautiful that I enlarged them."
Techniques: Hand Appliqué, Embroidery, and Quilting
Design: Original Design
Maker: Yoko Izumi
Quilter: Yoko Izumi
Year Made: NA
Owned By: NA
Size: 40 x 38 inches
Shows & Museums: Houston International Quilt Festival 2025
Awards: First Place - Handmade (Sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop) at Houston International Quilt Festival 2025
