Hikaru Noguchi moved to England from Japan in 1989 to study constructed textiles, specialising in knit, having previously taken a degree in graphic design at Musashino Art University in her native Tokyo. Finding a measure of artistic freedom and stimulation in England which she had not found in Japan, she stayed on after completing her studies at Middlesex University to take up knitted textile design work, developing new and innovative textiles for furnishings, scarves, bags and garments.
This direction has led to her collaboration with a number of British designers including Tom Dixon, Top Shop and projects for Barneys, Browns, Paul Smith women, Takashimaya New York and many other stores.
Her work has developed to mix texture, colour and hand knit qualities. With influences from traditional knit patterns and techniques, such as fair- isle, Aran, embroidery and stripe. Sources of inspiration are diverse, from flea markets all over the world to paintings of De Chirico. She seeks a look that is both sophisticated and quirky, achieved through unusual juxtapositions of colour and texture. Throughout, her fundamental theme is one of joie de vivre.
Hikaru has participated in many shows and exhibitions all over the world, and her work is sold in boutiques and department stores in London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, and elsewhere.
Repair, Make, Mend–it’s a philosophy, and a good one, if you’re a
knitter or a crafter of any kind. It’s also the subtitle
of Hikaru Noguchi’s Darning book, now available in
an English language edition. Published by Hawthorne Press, the
book is a visual stunner, stocked with full color photographs of
garments–and other fabrics–that have been given a second chance ...
Aside from sweaters, socks, and
mittens, Darning demonstrates how to mend denim,
upholstery, pillows, shirts, and coats. It’s playful, thoughtful,
and incredibly easy to follow. Alongside the specific darning
techniques, Hikaru also includes some sample projects and photo
galleries of various darning techniques on different fabrics to
help you choose what’s right for the task ahead of you. And, if
that’s not enough, the book also includes some terrific inspiration
in cases where darning might become an embroidered enhancement.
*Knitting the Stash! blog*
Image-rich with informative anecdotes, this book is a must-have for
anyone keen to explore a range of methods for extending the active
life of their clothing.
*Socko*
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