Portland Japanese Garden Opens Textile Exhibition

The Weaving Time exhibition displays intricate Japanese textile work through February 2027.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Fine Art

Gouache-painted editorial illustration of indigo-dyed fabric draped elegantly, evoking a serene museum exhibition space. — The Portland Japanese Garden has opened 'Weaving Time: NUNO,' a new textile exhibition highlighting Japanese craftsmanship through February 2027. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Portland Japanese Garden has opened a new exhibition titled Weaving Time: NUNO -- Textiles of Tradition and Transformation. The display showcases a collaborative effort between the garden and the Japanese textile company NUNO.

Why it matters

The exhibition aims to help visitors connect man-made materials to the natural environment while highlighting art, culture, and design. It encourages a deeper appreciation for textile craftsmanship within the context of nature.

Founded in 1984, the textile company NUNO provided the materials for the show that include three distinct textiles inspired specifically by rain. The exhibition occupies both the Pavilion and Tanabe galleries for its duration.

The players

Portland Japanese Garden

This cultural institution provides an authentic Japanese garden experience designed to foster a deeper understanding of Japanese arts and culture.

NUNO

Founded in 1984, this Japanese textile company is known for merging traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques.

Chuzo Tozawa

He is a woodworker who collaborated on the creation of the folding screens featured in the Tanabe Gallery exhibition.

The details

Visitors are invited to interact with the display by parting noren curtains at the entrance of the Pavilion Gallery. The exhibition also features textile swatches with descriptions of manufacturing processes that guests are encouraged to touch.

The textile company NUNO was established in 1984.
A related exhibition featuring Reiko Sudo was held in 2023.
The Weaving Time exhibition officially opened on Oct 30, 2026.
The current exhibition is scheduled to close on Feb 14, 2027.

Industry Dynamics

This exhibition follows the precedent set by the 2023 Reiko Sudo exhibition held in the Misato Town Alumni Museum. It marks a departure from traditional gallery displays by situating textile art directly within the natural environment of the garden.

Visitors can view the entire exhibition as part of their standard Garden admission fee. The displays are located in both the Pavilion and Tanabe galleries.

The takeaway

This collaboration highlights how textile design can bridge the gap between traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern artistic expression. Visitors can visit before February 14, 2027, to engage with the tactile displays and learn about the manufacturing processes behind the works.