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Progress of “La Sieste de Mei and Totoro”
The production of “La Sieste de Mei and Totoro,” ongoing since April 2025, has now surpassed three quarters, and the completion is coming into view.
The cut-off (tombée de métier) and unveiling are scheduled for July 17, with a broadcast also planned.
In addition to weaving, I am involved in color research and blending, color specification, and the selection of technical approaches. Starting from around 350 base colors (wool, silk, linen, mohair, and other fibers), we have developed nearly 850 shades, including more than 650 variations of green — a true world of greens.
Interview featured in Le Petit Journal – École des Artistes
I was interviewed and featured in Le Petit Journal, the art magazine of École des Artistes, a well-regarded educational institution in Japan dedicated to art and the French language, and a recognized platform for art 8 and cultural information.
This interview provides an in-depth reading of my journey, my relationship with art, and my practice of Aubusson tapestry. It offers a detailed insight into my artistic approach, my way of working, and the technical and sensitive dimensions that shape my creations, allowing for a deeper understanding of the world in which they exist.
Documentary: Tokyo-Aubusson, le voyage en tapisserie de Hayao Miyazaki
A beautiful 52-minute poetic documentary, directed by Sonia Moumen, follows the four-year journey of the Aubusson tapestry project “Hayao Miyazaki’s Imaginary World”.
From the first tapestry “Princess Mononoke” to “Spirited Away”, “Howl’s Moving Castle”, and the currently in-progress fifth work: “La Sieste de Mei et Totoro”, the documentary also covers the exhibitions at the France Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai and features all the project teams. I participated in the creation of the third project, “Howl’s Moving Castle at Sunset,” and the fifth, “La Sieste de Mei et Totoro.” I appear both at the beginning and at the end of the documentary.
Don’t miss this poetic journey through Hayao Miyazaki’s universe and Aubusson tapestry. Available on France.tv until August 21, 2026!
Lecture Report: Aubusson Tapestry
On July 13, 2025, as part of the France Month organized by the Institut français of Yokohama, I had the pleasure of giving a talk on Aubusson tapestry. 5
The event, “Experience the France Pavilion of Expo Osaka–Kansai 2025 in Yokohama,” was held at Zou-no-Hana Terrace.
Admission was by reservation, and the event was fully booked. My sincere thanks to everyone who came to listen.
Currently in Production: La Sieste de Mei et Totoro (Mei and Totoro’s Nap)
Atelier A.KONOMI is currently working on “La Sieste de Mei et Totoro (W 736 × H 430 cm)”, in collaboration with two other Aubusson workshops.
My role includes blending and numbering color threads, technical specification, and weaving.
This tapestry is the 5th piece in “Hayao Miyazaki’s Imaginary World (L’Imaginaire de Hayao Miyazaki）”, a project by the Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie. Its unveiling is scheduled for July 2026.
https://www.cite-tapisserie.fr/en/le-musee/les-aventures-tissees/l-imaginaire-de-hayao-miyazaki
The Gardens of the Merking’s Palace
June 14, 2024 – Cut off: “The Gardens of the Merking’s Palace”
Last and 16th work of the “Aubusson weaves Tolkien (Aubusson tisse Tolkien)” project by the Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie.
Participation in weaving / subcontracted by Atelier A2.
https://www.cite-tapisserie.fr/le-musee/les-aventures-tissees/aubusson-tisse-tolkien