Pixel Weave Monalisa Rug

Textile Design Award Winner.
Awarded for Good Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design.

Pixel Weave Monalisa Rug
by Hana Mitsui

Awarded April 15, 2025
CLIENT: Hana Material Design Laboratory inc.
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Hana Mitsui reinterprets traditional Japanese tatami weaving through a pixelated Mona Lisa made with Igusa grass. Working with tatami craftspeople, she explores how this time-honored material can engage with present-day visual language. By noticing the visual similarity between tatami’s weave and digital pixel grids, Mitsui developed a method to express subtle tones through tactile, pixel-like forms. The result highlights a quiet dialogue between tradition and modern perspective.Her practice reflects an ongoing interest in translating cultural heritage into new visual expressions.

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