Delicate Textile Creatures of the Insect World

Yumi Okita creates detailed, lifelike renditions of insects in vibrant and vivid colors. The Japanese textile artist embroiders the foot-long insects using different materials such as cotton, feathers, faux fur, and thread. Each one is also hand-painted further highlighting the artisan-quality item she produces. The combination of varying textures within each sculpture results in an exquisite piece of art that showcases Okita’s first-rate skills.

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