What is Nuido?

Introducing Nuido™ to the world

By accommodating a cup of tea into "the way," Sado (the way of tea/the tea ceremony) has reached the level of art. In Japan, there are other "ways" such as Kendo, Shodo, Judo, Kado, and all which have attained the height of quality by fusing techniques with the spiritual concept of "the way." Traditional Japanese Embroidery has evolved, in its thousand-year history, into The Way of Embroidery. We have emphasized the connection between the heart and the techniques. As we look toward the new millennium, we will start walking on the path of Nuido™ that is aimed at the fusion between Nui (techniques) and Do (spirit). With our wish to unite all people in harmony, we will introduce Nuido™ to the world.

Nuido abroad

Activities of the Center

It is our goal to engage in activities which, through Nuido™, serve to raise Japanese embroidery to a higher level and to reach a wider audience. Activities undertaken by the Center include the following:

Designing new works Developing curriculum

Recruiting teachers Holding classes

Training teachers Providing teaching materials

Publishing books and journals Organizing/staging exhibitions

Supporting teachers

Organizing/staging educational tours and lectures

Click here for our Schedule of Classes.

Japanese Embroidery Center 2727 Spalding Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350 USA

Phone: 770.390-0617 Fax: 770/512-7837

e-mail: info@japaneseembroidery.com


In Pursuit of Nuido - Linking Past and Present

1970

Established Kurenai-kai in Japan

1976

First National Exhibition in Japan by Kurenai-kai at Mikimoto Hall: held annually in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, Japan

1981

First overseas class taught at Embroideries Guild of America Seminar in Michigan, USA

1982

First National Exhibition of Master Workshop in Japan: held annually in Tokyo, Chiba, Nagoya, and Osaka

1984

First class in Sydney, Australia

1985

First of annual lectures at the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, DC

1986

First of annual classes at the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, DC

1989

Established Japanese Embroidery Center (JEC) in Atlanta, GA, as a Nonprofit Educational Organization

1993

Exhibition and lecture at Embassy of Japan in Washingoton, DC

1994

Mr. and Mrs. Tamura granted audience by Emperor and Empress of Japan for cultural contribution in Atlanta, GA

1999

First class in the United Kingdom

2000

First Nuido World Exhibition in New Zealand

2003

Second Nuido World Exhibition in New York, NY

2005

Exhibition in Embassy of Japan in London, United Kingdom

Exhibition in Expo, Aichi, Japan

2005

Exhibition at the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, GA

2006

Exhibition at University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

2007

Third Nuido World Exhibition in Cambridge, United Kingdom supported by the Embassy of Japan in London, UK

2008

Exhibition at Needle Festival L'aiguille en Fete LE JAPON in Paris, France

2009

Exhibition at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

2011

Fourth Nuido World Exhibition at the University of Kentucky, Museum, Lexington, KY - supported by the Consulate General of Japan, Nashville

Fourth Nuido World Exhibition at the Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide, Australia - supported by the Consulate General of Japan, Melbourne