FUJI TEXTILE WEEK 2023, under the framework of the Fuji Textile Collaborative Project, is honored to welcome Samira Boon, the founder and designer of Studio Samira Boon, renowned as a pioneer in the field of textiles.
Based in Amsterdam and Tokyo, Studio Samira Boon is a textile architecture studio that focuses on creating flexible and dynamic environments. They specialize in applying cutting-edge technology to fabric design. Through the use of high-tech folding techniques and computer weaving models, they continuously create unique expressions in textiles.
During her visit to Fujiyoshida in mid-December, Samira will explore various textile makers and investigate the unique techniques and materials distinctive to Fujiyoshida. Additionally, she will engage in a thinking session with Professor Tomohiro Tachi from the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Fuji Technical Support Center’s experts, discussing the latest advancements in textile technology.We anticipate this to be a dynamic opportunity to push the boundaries of Fujiyoshida textiles.
About the Fuji Textile Collaborative Project
A three-year initiative that merges local weaving traditions with global design thinking to support their efforts in developing their international recognition and sustainable future. The new Fuji Textile Collaborative Project kicks off at FUJI TEXTILE WEEK 2023, supported by the Yamanashi Prefectural Government, the Embassy of the Netherlands, and the Creative Industries Fund NL.
Guest Profile
Samira Boon | Founder of Studio Samira Boon
Samira Boon, originally from the Netherlands, studied architecture at university. Intrigued by Japanese culture and architecture, she pursued studies at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. After spending four years in Japan, she founded “Studio Samira Boon.” The studio engages in the design and production of various elements, including spaces and textile products. Boon adopts the philosophy that “design naturally emerges when materials are given top priority,” creating works based on research into materials and manufacturing techniques.
Studio Samira Boon, a textile architecture studio based in Amsterdam and Tokyo, focuses on creating flexible and dynamic environments. They reinterpret high-tech folding techniques into computer weaving models, incorporating origami patterns directly into fabrics, resulting in innovative expressions in textiles.
