SAORI
Weaving from the Inside
SAORI is a way of weaving that begins with the self.
It is based on the belief that everyone has a natural creative instinct that deserves space to emerge. There is no need to plan. Just begin, stay present, and follow what happens at the loom.
Not Correct. Not Incorrect.
In SAORI, weaving is not judged as right or wrong.
What matters is whether the cloth carries the presence of the person who made it.
Threads may shift direction. Colours may meet unexpectedly. Gaps may appear. These are not problems that need correction. They show that a human being is at work.
SAORI asks us to notice the difference between a machine and a person.
A machine repeats. A person responds.
How SAORI began
SAORI was founded in 1969 in Osaka, Japan by Misao Jo.
She began weaving later in life. When irregularities appeared in her cloth, she found them more interesting than the parts that followed a plan.
Instead of correcting them, she chose to continue.
This choice became the foundation of SAORI, which later spread beyond Japan and into many other countries.
SAORI at Shuttles & Needles
At Shuttles & Needles, SAORI is held as a practice to be followed at the loom, not as a course to complete or a method to master.
The focus stays with the act of weaving, not with the result. The loom is prepared. The weaving reveals itself as it unfolds.
We also conduct SAORI workshops for those who wish to experience this practice in a guided studio setting.
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View Details: Introduction to SAORI WeavingIntroduction to SAORI Weaving
- Duration: 3 days
- Fee: ₹14,200
- Venue: Shuttles & Needles studio, Chennai
- Limited batch size to allow focused engagement
- All materials are provided
- Course facilitator: SAORI-certified instructor
STUDIO STUDIES
Each piece reflects an individual encounter with the loom and the moment.
Explore Further
SAORI carries a longer history and a wider practice than can be described here. Those who wish to understand it more fully are encouraged to visit the official website of SAORI.