My article was featured in Coastal Style, a magazine covering the Eastern Shore region of the East Coast.
Following the thread - From Japan to Maryland,
Yuh Okano pursued her passion for textile- and found her artistic home.
The article traces the journey of my career as a textile artist.
Following the thread - From Japan to Maryland,
Yuh Okano pursued her passion for textile- and found her artistic home.
The article traces the journey of my career as a textile artist.
That said, I feel that the story moves a bit quick in some parts,
and there are a few points I’d like to add or omit.
The article mentions that I was producing scarves for Martha Stewart, but here’s
the real story. At the time, Martha Stewart’s television production company was located in Westport CT (A shuttle bus picks you up and drops you off from Lower Manhattan.).
In addition to the main studio where Her TV shows, Martha Stewart Living were filmed, there were food, gardening, and craft departments. I worked as a member of the crafts department and helped with the planning and production of props. I once filmed a segment with Martha Stewart herself on how to make tie-dye scarves.
I still keep that video as a treasured keepsake.
It was a lot of fun, and I was greatly inspired by the wonderful staff in each department.
Of course, I’m deeply grateful to have witnessed how seriously Martha Stewart approached her business. Although my time there was brief, what I learned from those top-tier professionals continues to serve as a source of strength to this day.
My work with Donna Karan—which involved the design and production of scarves—lasted for over 10 years. I was also affiliated with a New York fashion agency,
where I focused on designing and producing scarves. I even worked on costumes
for the Metropolitan Opera and for films. I took on any job that came my way.
New York is a city where great opportunities come your way.
My 30 years were shaped by New York.
Now, I’m in Chestertown. I moved here thinking I’d slow down a bit as I get older,
but my days are still just as busy as ever. Regardless of my situation, this town goes about its daily life at a leisurely pace. It’s a wonderful town that makes you
wantto take a deep breath or listen closely to the birds singing.
Well, if there are a lot of birds, that means there are a lot of bugs, too,
so there are plenty of times when bugs end up in my mouth.
Oh, the other day, when the wind was a little strong,
but I was playing tennis and saw a bald eagle flying overhead.
It's such a beautiful bird indeed and such a great place here.
Please come visit!
Thank you, Yuh
