About Textile Design
Textile design refers to the patterns applied to fabrics. Fabrics are used in many aspects of daily life, including clothing, bags, and interior goods, adding color and beauty to our everyday lives.
I have worked as a textile designer for over 60 years.
I believe SOU・SOU’s textile designs are characterized by:
・Expressing the ever-changing beauty of the four seasons
・Blending traditional motifs with today’s lifestyles
・Featuring playful, colorful designs with a touch of charm and cuteness
Japanese people have long found comfort in living in harmony with the seasons.
In spring, we use a tenugui with a cherry blossom pattern.
In autumn, we wear clothes with chrysanthemum motifs when we go out.
I would be delighted if you could enjoy textile designs in this way.
SOU・SOU Textile Designer
Katsuji Wakisaka
Arabic numerals, which are widely used throughout the world, are simple and possess a universality that transcends nationality, gender and age. They are well-designed symbols, and their shapes are endearing. When designing them, I wondered whether it would be difficult to make them particularly appealing, given that they are such ubiquitous shapes.
Smile, being different laughing, shows the true feelings of a person.
Encounter with a radiant smile, bring you sunshine, and warm your heart.
For me, chrysanthemum is an easy pattern to design with.
To create this "KIKUZUKUSHI", or "Chrysanthemum" , I kept adding petals, while adjusting the balance and rhythm of them. As far as I'm concerned, the balance and rhythm are important principles of textile design.
SOU・SOU began when I encountered Mr. Wakisaka’s textile designs. Their timeless appeal, the indescribable charm of his hand-drawn designs, and their warmth immediately captivated me. I fell in love with his work at first sight.
Mr. Wakisaka’s textile designs often come not from simply drawing what he sees, but from images that emerge from within his imagination. As a result, many of the things he depicts do not actually exist. However, because these designs are born from his imagination, they allow viewers to create their own interpretations and feel something personal from them.
With SOU・SOU’s textile designs, born from contemporary Japan, I hope to continue creating and sharing a cute, joyful, and free expression of Japanese culture.
