Traditional Japanese Embroidery In Silk: An Exhibition by Betty Watson

Betty Watson – ‘Traditional Japanese Embroidery in Silk’ Exhibition

Art at the Park is delighted to show Betty’s beautiful embroideries. As Betty herself says;-

‘Japanese embroidery is a continuation of a thousand-year-old tradition that first began in China then spread to Japan and more recently to other countries around the world.
In 1965 the late Master Iwao Saito recognized the need to preserve the tradition of Japanese embroidery and founded Kurenai-Kai community in Togano City.  Its aim was to pass on both the techniques and the spirit of this traditional embroidery.
Japanese embroidery involves the mastery of 46 techniques and all students are introduced to these through a series of 10 phases.
I have attended courses held by accredited traditional Japanese embroidery tutors in England and France working through the 10 phases which I achieved within 5 years culminating in a graduation certificate in the UK.
This has been my passion for over 20 years.’

The exhibition is at the Art at the Park Gallery, Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park. It runs from Tuesday 24^th September until Friday 25^th October, 10 am until 5pm (2pm on the final day). Free entry, Accessible friendly, Museum Shop.

Please note: On the final day of the exhibition, the gallery space will be closing at 2pm.