Saori Weaving Talk And Demonstration.

A process  to uncover hidden power of creativity.

Had a wonderful afternoon listening and watching Kim Morgan from The Saori Shed, Designers and Makers21 Diss. Kim shared, demonstrated and explained the principles of  'Saori Weaving'. Kim is a qualified Saori Weaver Tutor and studied in Japan in the studio of Misao Jo. Misao Jo started weaving when she retired and soon realised she wanted to weave what her heart desired and enjoy the process.

The 'Sa' of Sario comes from the zen vocabulary meaning "everything has it's own individual dignity"

"In Saori, we do not weave only cloth we weave our true self. The 'Ori means "weaving."

So many beautiful sentiments and ones we hold dear in The Old Art Room Studio too:))))

A way to self, to heart and healing.

No rules,no mistakes, only the joy of creating with fibre.

Saotri has four slogans,

1."Consider the difference between machines and people."

2."Be Bold and Adventurous."

3."Look through eyes that shine."

4"Inspire each other."

Everyone at Kim's talk said that they could listen to her talk for hours, it was so interesting and fascinating, seeing the woven pieces being explained and then worn:)) Kim thought it was funny when she got an applause when she showed us one of her beautiful reversible  jackets.
She shared many weaving tips and dismissed may weaving myths:)))

Here is a video of Kim sharing her weaving in her studio at Diss.









Thank you to Swaffham Visual Arts Festival Team for another great Festival, Talks, Show and Film.

See more of The Saori Shed HERE