Chiaki O'Brien and the Bloom Ladies | Saori Weaving

When she emigrated from Japan, Chiaki O’Brien brought her skills in Saori weaving with her to Minnesota. Since moving to the US in 2004 Chiaki has shared this unique form of weaving with hundreds of people, which has allowed her to create many connections in her new home. Her love of Saori is rooted in its simplicity. Saori is something anyone can do, as there are no mistakes. Weavers are encouraged to follow their heart.
00:00 The art of Saori weaving
01:09 The differences between traditional weaving and Saori weaving
01:33 Saori weaving and an immigrant's story
02:27 Teaching Saori weaving in Minnesota
02:53 The Bloom Ladies
05:10 Teaching is always learning
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[@juliemottainai6638]

o\wow! this is incredible! I wish more people had this opportunity.

[@gailjahn8303]

OMG. This woman is a saint! So touching to see such kindness.

[@tcparker1000]

I love this collaboration between people who are creative and people who want to be. It's beautiful.

[@aomadison3891]

This message is for Chiaki: Thank you for all you do for us.

[@gemmaluescher-verseckas1243]

So lovely to see you working with people with disabilities- it’s is such a wonderful trade to pass on allowing them to be creative

[@adamakaru2683]

Saori, you are amazing thank you.

[@TamarLitvot]

This is just wonderful. Another reason to love Saori weaving!

[@TwinCitiesPBS]

Glad you like it!

[@tinabenavente788]

This is so inspirational!!💗

[@TwinCitiesPBS]

Thank you so much!!

[@lynns4426]

I love this! 😊