Création & production de tapisserie
Atelier A.KONOMI
An Independent Tapestry Workshop in Aubusson
Tapestry has long been part of Europe’s decorative arts. Aubusson is especially known for its production, with a history going back to the 15th century.
Recognized as a unique, high-quality craft, Aubusson tapestry was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2009 and has held a Protected Geographical Indication since 2018.
For centuries, tapestries decorated castles and cathedrals. Today, Atelier A.KONOMI makes custom pieces designed to fit beautifully into modern or traditional interiors.
Atelier A.KONOMI weaves tapestries for the 21st century.
Original creation
At Atelier A.KONOMI, Aiko Konomi designs and crafts original pieces signed with her own name.
Using well-known Japanese and French motifs, she captures little scenes of everyday life in tapestry.
In a small-format series, the rabbit from Japan’s earliest picture scrolls (Chōjū-giga) meets the rabbit from the medieval tapestry The Lady and the Unicorn amid mille-fleurs, and the two embark on various shared moments.
This series can be read as the story of a person who lives within both Japanese and French cultures.
Latest News
Unveiling of the tapestry “La Sieste de Mei et Totoro”
On July 17, 2026, La Sieste de Mei et Totoro was unveiled at the Cité internationale de la tapisserie in Aubusson. It is the fifth tapestry created as part of the collaboration with Studio Ghibli, based on the work of Hayao Miyazaki.
Measuring 430 cm high and 736 cm wide, it is the largest tapestry in the series. Its creation took approximately fifteen months. I am very happy to have shared this journey with such a wonderful team, all the way through to its completion and unveiling.
Above all, I would like to sincerely thank all the contributors who, through crowdfunding, helped make this project a reality. In addition to weaving, Atelier A.KONOMI was also responsible for the mixing and composition of colors throughout the work, as well as the technical specifications for its production.
I paid particular attention to the color composition so that the overall harmony of the forest could be perceived from a distance, while, as you come closer, the many shifts in color and the subtle qualities of the different materials gradually become visible.
The humidity of Japanese forests, the depth of the shadows, leaves shining in the light, moss flowing like waves — the variations of green eventually reached approximately 800 shades.
And above all, if you get the chance, go and see it in person — and tell me what you think!
You can also see me giving a short speech toward the end of the video.