Keiko Futatsuya

Where to start... Keiko is an extraordinary artist who happened to marry into a family deeply rooted in Sashiko. She is the reason I returned to Sashiko. While now I continue this tradition mostly for my daughter, back in 2014, I realized that if Keiko didn’t have the environment to fully explore and develop her Sashiko, it would be a tremendous loss. Her artistry, along with the legacy of our family’s Sashiko, is something that I believe will captivate the world.

As you walk through the exhibition, you’ll see her work alongside that of Unshinkai, offering a glimpse into a unique, evolving Sashiko tradition.

It is a deep honor to introduce Keiko to you in person, and I hope you take away something meaningful from witnessing her artistry firsthand.