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Keiko Okamoto was born in Kyoto and raised in Kamakura, Japan.
She graduated Women's College of Fine Arts, majoring in textile dyeing and
weaving (B.F.A.)
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She
started her career as a fabric
designer experienced in Yuzen dyeing for kimonos.
Artistic design of the fabrics & drawing became her
life work and she was more interested in textile/fashion business. |
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In 2004, she
earned Master of Science at Ohio State University.
Her major was
Textiles & Clothing,
where she looked into the
business style differences between Japanese & American textile/fashion
industries. She learned that the present business styles are deeply
affected by the histories of the country's industry. |
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After returning to Tokyo, Keiko
involved in global sourcing for the Japanese fashion market with variety
of experiences in fiber/fabrics, clothing,
and in delivering final products to consumers. |
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.Her present interest is to consider
what is the best both for Japanese consumers and for people working in
the industries. Of course it should be the best for the environment! |
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Book Project
Solar Plate Etching with Watercolor
pencils, 2004
MoMA
Contemporary Japanese textiles at Museum of Modern Art,
1998
Private Exhibition
at Hori Gallery, 1992
Private Exhibition
at Gallery Aizome 2008
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