Nosara – Locals and tourists were introduced to the traditional art form of Japanese silk painting known as Rozome at a reception July 25 at the Mandala boutique.

The beautiful silk tapestries were created by Monteverde-based artists Paula Nijamkin and Milagros “Mili” Rodriguez, who each displayed distinct styles but learned together from U.S. based artist Betsy Sterling Benjamin, who studied the technique for years in Japan.

Argentine born Nijamkin used the layering on of colors in an expressionist style that works with the natural elements of water and waves, as well as with the female form. Peru native Rodriguez used more realism while still expressing ideals celebrating feminine spirituality in tapestries titled “Contemplacion” and “Ave Guia”. 

Rozome (pronounced row-zoh-may) is an ancient technique of applying molten wax to a fabric to block out areas that would otherwise absorb dyes. Rozome has a documented history that dates back 2500 years and in ancient Japan, it was used to design intricate patterns of brilliant colors for kimonos.

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