Background
Murashima, Kumiko Arrived in United States, 1967. Daughter of Minoru and Michiko (Nagashima) Murashima.
(Katazome, a stencil dyeing technique, is a traditional Ja...)
Katazome, a stencil dyeing technique, is a traditional Japanese art that is quickly gaining appeal in this country. Using simple methods and nontoxic dyes, you can create delightfully sophisticated designs. ."..lively and informative book....The design qualities of the works illustrated make this a worthy acquisition for all teachers and a must for teachers of fiber arts."-- "SchoolArts. 104 pages (48 in color), 129 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 10.
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Murashima, Kumiko Arrived in United States, 1967. Daughter of Minoru and Michiko (Nagashima) Murashima.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fiber Arts, Women's College Fine Arts, Tokyo, 1962. Master of Fine Arts in Fiber Arts, Indiana University, 1970.
Craftsman apprentice Serizawa Dyed Paper Institute, Tokyo, 1963-1965. Freelance textile designer Izumi Architectural Design Company, 1965-1967, Saphier, Lerner, Schindler Environetics, Inc., Chicago, 1970-1971. Assistant professor art department Rowan University, since 1971, associate professor art department, since 1974, professor emeritus art, since 2007.
Artistic director Trio Creations, 1987-2007.
(Katazome, a stencil dyeing technique, is a traditional Ja...)
Member American Crafts Council, Artists Equity Association (Dorothy Grafly Memorial award 1981), College Art Association American, New Jersey Designer and Craftsmen, Inc. (chairperson 1985-1987), American Federation Teachers.