Misao Jo Explained

Misao Jo
Native Name:城 みさを
Native Name Lang:ja
Birth Date:April 27, 1913
Birth Place:Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Nationality:Japanese
Occupation:textile artist, weaver, educator
Known For:Saori weaving founder

was a Japanese textile artist, weaver, and educator. She was born in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture.[1] [2] She is famous for establishing the modern Japanese style of weaving known as Saori,[3] as well as a philosophical framework for weaving which included Zen philosophy.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASL1J3FH9L1JPTFC007.html. ja:さをり織り創始者・城みさをさん死去 104歳. Saori weaving founder Misao Jo passes away at age 104. Asahi Shimbun. 2018-01-16. 2018-11-04.
  2. Web site: SAORI Global - Freestyle Weaving for Everyone. SAORI Global. en-US. 2018-06-17.
  3. Web site: SAORINOMORI - About SAORI. www.saorinomori.com. ja. 2018-06-17.
  4. News: What is SAORI? - SAORI Global. SAORI Global. 2018-06-17. en-US.