Traditional Basketry and a Modern Craft of Wrapped Rocks by Shizu Okino

January through June 2023

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Shizu Okino is an artist specializing in traditional Japanese style baskets making.  She studied with Kazuko Iwata, as well as other traditional specialists.  Later she began to develop the craft of rattan-wrapped rocks.  Ms. Okino worked with her daughter, Karen, to develop their style in this craft.