Fumika Tani
Fumika Tani is a Japanese textile artist based in London. She recently completed an MA in Textile Design at Chelsea College of Arts, UAL. Rooted in the Japanese weaving tradition of Kasuri, her practice explores how textile structures evolve across cultures, materials, and environments. Working with British wool and natural dyes derived from food waste, she investigates sustainability, regional identity, and the continuity of craft. Her work has been recognised with the Woolmen’s Innovation Award and through international exhibitions and publications.
Rooted in the Japanese weaving tradition of Kasuri, my work explores how traditional craft can evolve across cultures, materials, and environments. By integrating British wool and natural dyes derived primarily from food waste, I reimagine Kasuri within a UK context, reflecting both sustainability and cultural adaptation. As a Japanese maker based in Britain, my practice becomes a bridge between heritage and contemporary life. I consider preservation not as replication, but as relevance, asking how textile traditions can continue through transformation and renewed material relationships.
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