Jakida Designs

This Th-Fr-Sat in Berkeley, CA.

Ending a month-long retreat on St John, USVI where I made monoprints in my sister Lisa’s home art studio. Such a complete delight and magical combination: swimming for hours and making art.

Wonderful opportunity to meet these distinguished artisans and see their traditional work in textiles. Berkeley, CA

Meet 6 Textile Masters from India — Berkeley, July 16-19 THE SCHEDULE Free Programs Open to the Public: Talks by Indian Artisans and Designers Thursday, July 16 7:00 – 8:15 PM , PT Hillside Club | 2286 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Katazome printing in the studio today.

Granddaughter’s birthday quilt in progress, katazome and indigo with her favorite pinks.

Our latest katazome/indigo studio fun.

Modeling my wearable art in Santa Fe, NM. Carol and Shirley from the Santa Fe Weaving Gallery, my new consignment store.

A lovely day in the garden with Slow Fiber Studios, aka shibori.org, Berkeley.

Japan continues the tradition of shibori and indigo. Often exhibitions like these are department store displays, on the top floor.