Weaving Time Exhibition Opens at Japanese Garden
The textile display at the Portland Japanese Garden is open to visitors through February 14, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Fine Art
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Visitors to the Portland Japanese Garden can now explore an immersive look at Japanese textile design with the opening of the Weaving Time exhibition. This collaboration with the textile company NUNO bridges traditional techniques and modern transformation across the garden's gallery spaces.
Why it matters
The exhibition highlights the connection between artistic craftsmanship and the natural environment, offering a tactile perspective on design processes. It serves as a rare local opportunity to engage with international textile innovation within the serene landscape of the West Hills.
The exhibition features 8 large hanging textile cubes and 6 additional displays, showcasing a company founded in 1984. Access is included with standard garden admission through February 14, 2027.
The players
Portland Japanese Garden
A cultural institution located in the West Hills that focuses on Japanese art and landscape design.
NUNO
A Japanese textile company established in 1984 known for combining traditional techniques with contemporary materials.
Chuzo Tozawa
A woodworker who collaborated on the folding screen displays featured in the Tanabe Gallery.
The details
Spanning the Pavilion and Tanabe galleries, the installation invites guests to walk through noren curtains and interact directly with fabric swatches that detail specific manufacturing processes. The display includes folding screens produced alongside woodworker Chuzo Tozawa to illustrate the intersection of materials and nature. Visitors can view the collection through the winter and into early 2027 during regular garden hours.
Timeline
1984: NUNO was founded.
Oct 30, 2026: The Weaving Time exhibition opened.
Feb 14, 2027: The exhibition closes.
Beyond the Bridges
This exhibition follows a pattern set by the 2023 Reiko Sudo exhibition at the Misato Town Alumni Museum. It brings a similar depth of international textile-focused curation to the Pacific Northwest.
You can view the installation as part of your regular visit to the garden without additional fees. The exhibition remains on display through mid-February 2027, allowing for a planned trip to the West Hills.
The takeaway
The installation offers a chance to experience Japanese textile innovation through touch and observation. Plan your visit to the West Hills before the collection departs on February 14, 2027.
Further reading
Explore more local exhibits at Fine Art.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Mossy Log.
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