Events

The webinar, "Sharing Kasuri's Tomorrow," explored the significance of Japanese Kasuri and its preservation for future generations. Artists Mr. Shimogawa and Ms. Oshiro, along with guests Laura Luchtman, Leki Nagahara, Koji Oshiro, and Kyozo Shimogawa, discussed the cultural ties between the Netherlands and Japan in relation to Kasuri. The event highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in safeguarding and promoting Japanese cultural heritage.

The workshop "Maintaining Tradition in a Transitory World" was held as an online webinar. This collaborative event, sponsored by The Dutch Embassy in Japan, The Geef Campaign, and the Japanese Embassy in the Netherlands, aimed to foster greater collaboration between Japanese and Dutch artisans. It explored the history, value, and sustainable advancement of Kasuri as a craft. The webinar featured discussions with Kasuri artisan Kyozo Shimogawa, and designer Laura Luchtman, and showcased the "Digikat" project—an innovative collaboration combining textiles and creative coding. The event emphasized cross-cultural collaborations, inspiring the Dutch design industry and promoting the preservation of traditional weaving techniques.

CCD-NL hosted a webinar titled "Shaping your heritage - a workshop in constructing your design practice." Dutch designers Nikkie Wester and Gyanni Antonya from De Wasserij engaged directly with Indonesian ikat artisans in NTT through Zoom. The interactive workshop focused on analyzing objects of cultural significance, creating design sketches inspired by heritage, and exploring innovative ideas. This event aimed to provide a valuable experience, generate fresh ideas, and foster international collaboration in preserving traditional heritage. The project received support from the Municipality of Rotterdam's Arts and Culture funding. The recorded webinar can be viewed here, allowing interested individuals to explore the insightful workshop and learn from the creative exchange between Dutch designers and Indonesian ikat artisans.

The "Journey of Indian Ikat Textiles" webinar featured Indian artist and textile designer Pankaja Sethi and Dutch designer Jolijn Fiddelaers. The webinar took the audience on a virtual trip to an Ikat-weaving village in India, allowing them to interact with Indian artisans. Pankaja shared her extensive knowledge and experience as a textile designer and researcher, discussing the evolution of Indian textiles from traditional forms to contemporary designs. The webinar concluded with a discussion where participants engaged with Pankaja and the Indian artisans, fostering a deeper appreciation for Ikat as a cultural heritage.

"The Historical Journey of Japanese Kasuri" marked the inaugural webinar of CCD-NL's series, "Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow's Kasuri." The webinar offered participants a captivating exploration of Kasuri, a traditional Japanese textile art form. Led by Kyozo Shimogawa, a third-generation Kasuri manufacturer from Fukuoka prefecture, the webinar delved into the origins, geographical characteristics, and cultural connections of Kasuri. It shed light on the enduring beauty of Kasuri weaving and textiles, showcasing its international significance and its connections to weaving traditions across Asia and Europe. The webinar set the stage for the other sessions, which continued to unravel the rich tapestry of Kasuri, its sustainability, and its global weaving influences.

The "Design Method: Working from Personal Fascination" webinar showcased the collaboration between the Dutch organization De Wasserij and Indonesian artisans. The webinar featured three Dutch speakers - Laura Luchtman, Lidewij van Twilert, and Nikkie Wester - who emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage and keeping craftsmanship alive. They discussed the art design concept, the value of traditional textile arts, and their approach to maintaining this cultural legacy. The webinar also included interviews with the artisans, providing insights into their culture, traditions, and the process of creating Ikat. Special thanks were extended to Yetty van der Made-Haning, the director of CCD-NL, and the Wahana Budaya Nusantara Dancegroup for their contributions to the lively and unique atmosphere of the webinar.

The "Heritage in Design: How Design Keeps Legacies Alive?" webinar featured Dutch designer Nikkie Wester discussing the importance of design in preserving cultural heritage. She showcased examples of heritage design worldwide and emphasized the empowerment and cultural awareness it brings. The webinar also included the participation of Wahor Hadomi, an Ikat Artisans weaving group from Belu, Indonesia. Yetty van der Made Haning, the director of CCD-NL, highlighted the webinar's goals and the organization's efforts in connecting artisans and reviving cultural heritage. Traditional Indonesian opening and closing dances added to the vibrant atmosphere of the event.

CCD-NL organized the webinar titled "Ikat Platform Launch: Binding Cultures in Times of Crisis." In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CCD-NL adapted its projects and introduced the Binding with Ikat Platform—an online space for cultural exchange among artisans. The platform brought together Japanese Kasuri artisans, Indonesian Ikat artisans, and Dutch textile and future heritage designers. The webinar, conducted in English with translations available, featured renowned artisans including Kyozo Shimogawa, Selviana Boi Dao, and Nikkie Wester, who shared their inspiring stories and discussed the importance of reviving cultural heritage. The launch of the platform aimed to support artisans during the challenging times of the pandemic. A recorded version of the webinar is available here.

The "Together with IKAT: a Dutch and Indonesian artisans' workshop" took place at Aula Nusantara, the Indonesian embassy in The Netherlands.  The workshop, organized by CCD-NL in collaboration with Dekranasda Belu, NTT, Indonesia; the Indonesian embassy in The Netherlands; and Erasmus Huis, the Dutch embassy in Indonesia, marked the closing of Phase 1 of the Binding with Ikat project. The event aimed to revive and preserve Ikat weaving techniques while fostering collaboration between Dutch and Indonesian artisans. The workshop included presentations, demonstrations by master weavers, discussions on preservation and marketing, a fashion show featuring modern designs incorporating Ikat weaving, and a film screening. Keynote speeches were delivered by experts in the field, including Linda Hanssen, a curator of ethnographic textiles, and Nikki Wester, a designer and future heritage specialist. The demonstrations of traditional Ikat weaving on a backstrap loom were led by two master weavers from Belu, NTT.  It emphasized the cultural and economic significance of IKAT and inspired participants to integrate IKAT into their work. Overall, the workshop successfully fostered collaboration and laid the foundation for a sustainable future for IKAT weaving. 

The event was covered in media channels such as Belindo Magazine and Kumparan. 

The "Binding with IKAT Introductory Event" organized by CCD-NL marked the launch of the Binding with Ikat project, aimed at reviving and developing old ikat weaving techniques in collaboration with countries connected to ikat weaving. The event featured presentations by Yetty Van Der Made-Haning, introducing the project and its goals, and Kathleen Hoover, who provided an overview of the region of Belu and its connection to ikat production. Lio de Bruin, the first Dutch designer to join the project, introduced her work and previous intercultural exchange projects related to ikat. The event also included the presence of representatives from Erasmus Huis, the Dutch embassy in Indonesia, and the Indonesian Embassy in The Netherlands. It was part of the Guest Program of Thursday Night Live at Het Nieuwe Instituut. The program included an interview with Yetty, a Q&A session, and a small display of ikat fabrics. The reception showcased Indonesian snacks, and donations were made to support the event organization.

"From Edo to Reiwa: The New Era of Kurume Kasuri" was a captivating event organized by CCD-NL at Het Nieuwe Instituut Rotterdam. The event served as a platform to foster a stronger cultural connection between the Dutch and Japanese communities, highlighting Kurume Kasuri as a source of inspiration and promoting its utilization in contemporary artistic endeavours. Attendees explored the historical significance of Kurume Kasuri through academic research, traditional production methods, and insightful discussions with artists. Through this event, CCD-NL aimed to educate and engage audiences, ultimately establishing a sustainable future for the Dutch and Japanese artistic communities by encouraging collaboration and exchange.