多摩美術大学生産デザイン学科テキスタイルデザイン専攻、2025年度後期の交換留学生を紹介します。

Claire Marion MAURICEさん（国立高等装飾美術学校）、Amrita DUTTAさん（ナショナル・インスティテュート・オブ・デザイン）、Kitty Lindy WIGGSさん（チェルシーカレッジオブデザイン）の3名が9月から来年1月まで、さまざまなクラスに参加し制作に取り組みます。

Claire Marion MAURICE

Hello, I’m Claire. I’m a master’s student at the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD) in Paris, France.

My background is in weaving, knitting, printing, and dyeing, and I have a particular interest in natural dyeing and color management in textiles.

At Tamabi, I’m currently studying Kasuri weaving -an enriching experience, as it’s a technique I had never practiced before.

I chose to come to Tamabi to deepen my understanding of traditional Japanese textile techniques and to broaden my perspective on contemporary textile creation, and i am thrilled to be there!

Amrita DUTTA

Hello, I am Amrita Dutta, a final year Master’s student in Textile Design at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, India. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and have worked for two years as a fashion designer, with a specialization in print design.

Being from India, I have always had a deep appreciation for traditional crafts and practices. This naturally drew me to Japan, a country whose rich culture, traditions, and exceptional craftsmanship have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. Being part of the exchange program at Tama Art University truly feels like a dream come true.

So far, I have been attending two classes, Hand Knitting and Split Ply (Amu and Kumihimo) and Double sided resist dye (Katazome), both of which are highly hands-on material and technique driven. I feel incredibly fortunate to be learning from such patient and welcoming teachers. My classmates have also been wonderfully supportive, always willing to help me understand and learn the techniques better.  

Initially, I was a bit nervous about being in a country where I don’t speak the language. But in a field like textile design which is so tactile and technique oriented; visual learning, observation, and hands-on practice often transcend language barriers. And for everything else, we luckily have Google Translate! 

Beyond the classroom, I’ve been exploring Tokyo by visiting shrines, museums, and local festivals to absorb as much of the culture and history as I can during my time here.

Kitty Lindy WIGGS

Hello! My name is Kitty Wiggs, and I’m a second-year BA Textile Design student from Chelsea College of Arts in London. At Chelsea, my main focus is on sewing and fashion, but while studying at Tama Art University I’ve taken up several dyeing classes to learn more about traditional Japanese dye techniques.

I’ve always been inspired by Japanese culture, especially Harajuku fashion so I’m really grateful for the opportunity to experience it first-hand here at Tamabi. Everyone, both students and teachers have been so welcoming and supportive, and even though I was initially worried about the language barrier, it hasn’t affected my studies thanks to their kindness. I’m excited to continue learning and growing creatively during my time here.