Wool yarn for tufting by Katsumi Takeoka
We would like to introduce some of our customers who are creating tufting projects using our wool yarn.
We asked supporting artist Katsumi Takeoka about his three-dimensional works, which he created by combining tufting and punch needles.
■Title
Manufactured in Hong Kong "Kumako Can"

I get a lot of inspiration from the city of Hong Kong when I create my works. Hong Kong supermarkets are a treasure trove of inspiration!

This piece was inspired by food packaging in Hong Kong.
This time, I have created a three-dimensional piece, the Panda Can, made in Hong Kong, which combines tufting and needle punching, something I have been aiming for since I started tufting!

The ground is tufted and the parts are finished with needle punching, and then combined to create a single piece.
[Tufting + needle punch]
I am looking forward to continuing to create works using this technique.
■ Equipment and materials used
・AK-1 cut pile tufting gun
・Wool yarn for tufting
・Needle punch dedicated needle
・Medium-fine yarn for handicrafts

■Size
45×120cm
■ Future activities

[ARTLit OSAKA] Free admission
November 20th (Wednesday) - December 1st (Sunday), 2024
10:00-18:00
Location: TV Osaka Head Office, 1st floor hall
We plan to have merchandise on sale on Saturdays and Sundays during the exhibition period. The dates that Takeoka will be present are as follows.
Saturday, November 23rd
November 24th (Sunday)
Saturday, November 30th
December 1st (Sunday)
https://www.tv-osaka.co.jp/event/artlit/
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Please check out Takeoka Katsumi's Instagram for the latest information and other works.
https://www.instagram.com/katsumitakeoka