Habu Textiles’ New Website
Written on August 5, 2011
Habu Textiles, a mecca for fiber artists, has just launched their new website. And it’s gorgeous.
Habu Textiles is a purveyor of some of the most luscious yarns and fibers you can imagine–and many of them, being Japanese, are made of the same fibers as the antique, rural textiles that I sell on my website:
kuzu (kudzu), hemp, ramie, nettle, kozo (paper mulberry). And there are many more. Habu’s cotton, steel, wool, bamboo/rayon, silk and novelty yarns are each wonderful for their color and texture, and each is hand chosen by Takako Ueki, Habu’s founder and owner. I am sure many of you know Takako from the many shows she participates in around the world.
Below is a scant and random sampling of what can be found on Habu Textiles site–all gorgeous.
Above: Hand-dyed Kasuri Linen Paper
above: Hand-tied Ramie (futo-ito)
above: Hand-dyed Kasuri Silk Mohair
above: Ultra Fine Stainless Steel
Should you find yourself in New York City, make sure to stop by Habu Textiles: seeing these yarns in person is sheer bliss for anyone who loves beauty. But do enjoy a few minutes perusing the new website: you’ll be inspired.
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textile porn! ^^ spent an hour on the habu site after you previewed it for us. thank you for that time suck (and i mean that sincerely).
entomology pins? i think i need those, NOW.
August 6, 2011 @ 5:25 pm
i have this dream of actually visiting habu! the new site looks so great, i’m glad you profiled it.
August 8, 2011 @ 7:57 am