Profile

1952

Born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture.

1971

Graduated from Kokura High School.

1974

Leaves the School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, Waseda University to learn the basics of Japanese dyeing and weaving through independent study and coursework. Additional studies in tsumugi-ori (pongee fabrics) and kimono fabrication in Kumejima (Okinawa), the Shinshu district, and elsewhere.

1978

Awarded the Nihon Kogeikai Prize at the West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition, followed by regular participation and recognition.

1984

Revives the dormant Kokura-ori tradition.

1985

"Ren"Kokura striped cotton obi sash was awarded the prize at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts　Exhibition, followed by regular participation and recognition

1992

Awarded the prize at the Exhibition of Japanese Traditional Textile Arts and Crafts, followed by regular participation and recognition.

1994

Revives the dormant Kokura-chijimi tradition.

1995

Establishes the Yuh Textile Studio.

Receives Kitakyushu Cultural Incentive Award.

1996

Selected as trainee for two-year course for successors to the "Ra" artisanal tradition by recognized contributor to the cultural heritage, Takeshi Kitamura (designated a "Living National Treasure").

Noriko Tsuiki Textile Exhibition takes place at Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art.

Publication of "Noriko Tsuiki Works."

1997

Participated in the Fukumi Shimura and Mihanada-no-kai exhibition at Wako Hall in Ginza, Tokyo.

1999

Noriko Tsuiki Textile Exhibition takes place at Wako Hall, Ginza, Tokyo.

2001

Selected as a judge for Japan Traditional Textile Arts Exhibition.

Participated in "Usuhata-no-kai" exhibition at Wako Hall, Ginza, Tokyo.

Marilyn Robert & Noriko Tsuiki: Threads East and West; part of West Coast Textile Conference, Eugene, Oregon.

2002

Participated in the "Usuhata-no-kai" exhibition at Muromachi Museum of Art, Kyoto.

2003

Noriko Tsuiki Textile Exhibition takes place at Wako Hall, Ginza, Tokyo.

Publication of "Works of Noriko Tsuiki."

2004

Exhibited in "Cool & Light: New Spirit in Craft Making" at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.

2005

"Wings of the Cicada : Textiles and Kimono by Takeshi Kitamura and Usuhata group"was shown at the Daiwa Foundation Japan House, London, U.K. as part of the Usuhata-no-kai exhibit in London.

"Noriko Tsuiki's shima-no-neiro (striped tones) & Ima (now): Kokura-style fabrics" were exhibited at the Kokura Izutsuya Department Store (Pastel Hall).

Received the 2005 Kitakyushu Citizen's Culture Award.

Received the Prize for Excellence at the 25th Pola Traditional Japanese Culture Awards.

2007

Stayed 80 days in London as part of a delegation of artists sponsored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

2008

Awarded the Excellence Award of Commissioner for Cultural Affairs at the 42th Japan Traditional Textile Arts Exhibition.

"Noriko Tsuiki's Textile Works" was exhibited at Sakaimachi Gallery in Kyoto.

2009

Exhibited in "Art Crafts Now: Tradition and Creation" at the Kyushu National Museum in Fukuoka..

2010

Awarded the Asahi Shimbun (Newspaper) Grand Prize at the 45th West Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition.

Awarded theEncouragement Award from　Japan Art Crafts Association at the 57th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition.

Regular member of Japan Art Crafts Association
President of Yuh Textile Studio

Noriko Tsuiki Textile Exhibition

takes place at Kitakyushu

Municipal Museum of Art.

"Noriko Tsuiki Works."

"Works of Noriko Tsuiki."

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2004

The National Museum of Modern Art,Tokyo

"Bunsuirei (Watershed)" Kokura striped cotton obi sash

2006

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

"Tanshin (Heart of Scarlet)" Kokura striped cotton obi sash

2006

Victoria and Albert Museum, London

"Bakune (Thunder of Cascade) '04" Kokura striped cotton obi sash

"Bakune

(Thunder of Cascade) '04"

Kokura striped cotton obi sash

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1983

Mizusawa ("Mountain Stream") Tsumugi-ori kimono fabric, Fukuoka Art Exhibition / Fukuoka Fine Arts Society Award

1986

Kusabue ("Grass Whistle") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Fukuoka Prefectural Governor's Award.

1991

Ume no koro ("Plum Season") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Asahi Shimbun Second Award (silver).

1992

"Saturn"Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / KBC Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. Award

1997

Kisaragi ("February") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Nihon Kogeikai Award.

2002

Bakune ("Thunder of Cascade") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Nagasaki Prefectural Governor's Award.

2003

Tenku-no utage ("Dance in Heaven") tate-nishiki obi (sash for kimono) awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Fukuoka City Mayor's Award.

2006

Hanamachi ("Waiting for the Blossom") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Arts and Crafts Exhibition / Oita City Mayor's Award.

2008

Tsukikage ("Moon Shadow") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded Japan Traditional Textile Arts Exhibition / the Prize for Excellence Award of commissioner for Cultural Affairs.

2010

Oborokage ("Misty Shadow") kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded West Japan Traditional arts and Crafts Exhibition / the Asahi Shimbun (newspaper) Grand Prize.

Omokage ("Vestiges") Kokura striped cotton obi sash awarded Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition / the Encouragement Award from　Japan Art Crafts Association.