The Space Waraku 

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 now instruct at the Morris County Art Association.  Please refer for more infomation to its site.   www.morriscountyartassoc.org.

 

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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



 Retail Shop

Some of my paper crafts are sold at these shops.

NJ

--The Depot, Midland Park, NJ. www.cafsnj.org/how_to_help/depot.html

--The Craft Lounge, Leonia, NJ.  www.thecraftlounge.com

--Tiny World, Bergenfield, NJ.

NY

-- GCCA Catskill Gallery in Catskill  of Greene County Council on the Arts. www.greenearts.org

--Craftmen by Design, Poughkeepsie, NY. www.craftsmenbydesign.net 

--The Modern Dream, Saugerties, NY. www.themoderndream.com

TN

--The Woman's Exchange of Memphis, Memphis, TN.   www.womansexchange.com

At Art Center of Northern New Jersey in December 2011