Junichi Arai: textile designer, 1932 - 2017

Parry-Williams, T (2018) 'Junichi Arai: textile designer, 1932 - 2017.' Selvedge, 81. p. 67.

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Abstract

In September 2017, Kiryu city lost one of its most recognised sons. At the same time, the world lost one of its greatest textile designers. From working in the family obi and kimono weaving business, to the global collaborations and applications of his designs, Junichi Arai, self-titled ‘textile planner’, quietly revolutionised the textiles industry.

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Obituary of a pioneer in textiles.

Divisions: Bath School of Design
Date Deposited: 28 Mar 2018 10:27
Last Modified: 15 Aug 2021 09:49
ISSN: 1742-254X
URI / Page ID: https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/10900
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