【Special Collaboration】Aitor Saraiba × Pokeori Workshop Report
Cohana Special Event
Aitor Saraiba × Pokeori Workshop Report
Aitor Saraiba × Pokeori Workshops in Tokyo were held at the Cohana Nihonbashi Store for 2days of October 1st and 2nd.
We welcomed Textile Artist Aitor Saraiba from Spain to share the experience of making a traditional Spanish amulet Scapular with a Pokeori.
Photo from Aitor Saraiba's Instagram @aitorsaraiba
Welcome to Cohana with a Big Smile, Aitor!
At the venue of special Pokeori collaboration with Aitor Saraiba, customers were able to choose 3 colors of special yarn made by Aitor and some little charms.
These special yarns are made in his home country of Spain. He raises his own sheep on a farm, shears their wool, turns it into yarn and dyes in natural dyes to bring this special yarn to life.
Photo from Aitor Saraiba's Instagram @aitorsaraiba
Cuteness overloaded!
Everyone smiles with the world of Aitor.
We can see Pokeori made fabrics in some of his works.
Before the workshop began, Aitor talked about Spain and the importance of “handwork,” “sheep,” and “indigo” for his works.
By being exposed to the “value” that Aitor sees, we became a little more aware of things and concepts that we tend to get caught up in our daily lives and that may not really be necessary.
He has a Life Style Philosophy that goes beyond fashion in all of his creations, and his artistic activities as well as his way of life. His stories were very interesting and fascinating to us.
Aitor said with a Pokeori in his hand.
”Weaving is universal. The act of weaving has been a part of human life since ancient times.
Weaving skill and experience are among the things that made us human in primitive times. The memory of weaving is inside us. Enjoy “Pokeori” as a form of “communication” that brings you in touch with something primitive inside you.
Enjoy communicating with the materials you encounter today.If you are a first-timer, don't be afraid to make mistakes.There is no such thing as a mistake, really!
The part you think is a mistake is the taste of your creation.
You are here to be free.
Let's have fun together!"
Workshop started! Let's make a Scapular with a Pokeori.
Cohana tools were at the desk so that customers could try them out. AsobiITO Warp Set was used for the warp thread.
Aitor, giving tips on how to Pokeori.
The finished works. The individuality that shines through in each.
We had a customer who came with her own hair accessory made with Pokeori.
Thank you very much. It made us very happy.
We would like to thank all the guests who participated in the workshop and thank you for coming.
Thank you to Aitor Saraiba for a wonderful workshop.
Thank you to Anna Hashimoto for interpreting the workshop for us.
Pokeori used in the workshop
Useful for all kinds of Pokeori weavings
Pokeori items collection Page