Mihoko Wakabayashi was born and grew up in Japan. After receiving her B.A. in Education, she learned weaving by working with young people who struggled in the Japanese school system. She became a member of the SAORI Leaders Committee and opened a studio in Worcester, MA, US in 2000. She spent her time between teaching and creating her own work. 

She was awarded an Artist Fellowship Grant by Worcester Arts Council in 2016. Also, she was awarded a project grant Seed to Fashion by Worcester Arts Council over 6 years as well, which she developed her skills and knowledge about indigo dyes. She gained shibori techniques, spinning art yarn, and natural dye skill over a decade.

She has been passionate about designing unique textiles to create garments and decorative artwork. She weaves as her heart sings. She works mainly with natural fibers and keeps experimenting with new materials and color combinations.

She currently focuses on creating her own work and presents them at shows such as the New England Fiber Festival in MA and the Sakura Matsuri in Washington DC.

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