Material: Nishijin-ori textile / Decorative metal fittings
Exhibition location: ESPACIO Nagoya Castle – Banquet Entrance Hall (1st floor)
RINPOUKIRYU-ZU
This work is centered on a monumental Nishijin-ori textile depicting "Rinpoh Kiryu." Decorative metal fittings—traditionally used to reinforce architectural elements such as doors and pillars—have been incorporated as ornamental accents, creating a dialogue between textile and metal. These fittings were crafted by artisans who also participated in the restoration of Nagoya Castle's Honmaru Palace, located opposite ESPACIO Nagoya Castle. The encounter between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary expression gives the work a striking new presence and a powerful sense of three-dimensionality.
Jotaro Saito
Born in Kyoto, Japan, in 1969. Kimono designer and textile artist. Saito explores the possibilities of kimono design in dialogue with contemporary values and aesthetics, continuing to present collection shows in pursuit of what he describes as "the latest tradition." In 2020, one of his works entered the permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
