Akiyama (秋山) is a common Japanese surname meaning "autumn mountain," combining Aki(秋 - autumn/fall) and Yama(山 - mountain). Part of the Awonoyoh Shibori subscription, Sensei Taka shared ‘I think this Shibori is one of the most popular Shibori. It is a very modern design. Because of the complexity of sewing this Shibori, the technique is not included in Shibori books around the world. I think it is a very valuable technique to reveal.’

This pattern, Oogangi, represents the V-shape of geese in flight…

The term Kawari Mokume (変わり木目 or 変り木目) in Japanese translates to"unusual wood grain"or"abnormal wood patterns". It is a compound term used in various traditional Japanese crafts. Kawari (変わり or 変り): Meaning change, alteration, difference, unusual, or abnormality. Mokume (木目): Meaning wood grain or wood patterns…