The Space Waraku

The Space Waraku

itotemari@thespacewaraku.com

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Wa means "harmony and peace." Raku means the "enjoy." I hope I can create and offer the space to enjoy the harmony/peace through my works. (Dec.2009 I.K.)

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I teach origami at the following places;

Fairview Public Library, Fairview NJ fairview.bccls.org

Morris County Art Association, Morristown, NJ www.morriscountyartassoc.org

Scrap U & Artistry Too, Hillsborough, NJ www.scrapunj.com

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This star is chosen as one of the ornaments on Empire State Christmas Tree in Albany, NY, in 2013 (Left). The star on the Empire State Christmas Tree (Right).

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The Space Waraku

Sashiko

I have decided to open The Space Waraku in 2007. Waraku in Chinese Character means to enjoy the harmony. I want the people feel the harmony in my works, the paper-craft, Japanese sashiko stitch, and Russian punchneedle. I learned the first two skills in Japan basically, where I was born and raised, the one from my grandfather and the other from my mother. I learned the last one in USA after the marriage. My challenge is to reflect the Japanese culture or identity in the American society by my works.

Itoko Kobayashi