＃柚木 沙弥郎 ＃柚木沙弥郎　９２年分の色とかたち : ユノキサミロウ : Sayaro Yuzuki 92 years of colors and shapes : Sayaro Yuzuki : 9784766127140

**"Artist and dyeing craftsman who utilizes traditional techniques"**
Samiro Yunoki (1922-2024), a Japanese dyeing craftsman, was a leading figure in the Mingei movement active in Japan. Having pursued a career as a dyeing craftsman, he also engaged in a wide range of genres, including prints, picture books, and paper cutouts.
He received numerous awards, but his bronze medal at the Brussels World's Fair in 1958 brought him significant recognition. He was active as a member of the Kokugakai, served as a councilor for the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, and was president of Joshibi University of Art and Design for two terms. He is also known for continuing to work as an active artist, practicing dyeing until the age of 100.
Q: What did he do?
A: As a member of the "Mingei Movement," he spread works utilizing unique Japanese traditional techniques to the world. Furthermore, reading the books of Soetsu Yanagi, who greatly influenced him, set him on the path to becoming a dyeing artist.
Q: What are his famous works?
A: His first work, "Bingata-style dyed cloth," later led to him winning numerous awards. This work showcased Samiro Yuzuki's unique technique.
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**English Summary**
**"Artist/dye craftsman who makes use of traditional techniques"**
Japanese dyeing craftsman Samiro Yunoki (1922-2024) was a member of the Mingei movement active in Japan. Having pursued a career as a dyer, he also worked on a wide range of genres, including prints, picture books, and cutouts.
Although the company has received many awards, it received particularly great recognition in 1958 when it won the bronze medal at the Brussels World's Fair. She was active as a member of the Kokugakai, served as a councilor of the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, served two terms as president of Joshibi University of Art and Design, and is known for continuing to dye as an active artist until she was 100 years old.
**Q: What did you do?**
As a member of the Mingei Movement, my goal is to spread works that utilize Japan's unique traditional techniques to the world. In addition, reading the books of Mr. Soetsu Yanagi, who had been greatly influenced by this, set him on the path to becoming a dyer.
**Q: What are your famous works?**
My first work, “Bingata-style dyed cloth,” led to me winning many awards later on. This work shows Sayaro Yuzuki's unique technique.
Wikipedia:柚木沙弥郎