Pixel Weave Monalisa
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.
Pixel Weave Monalisa Rug by Hana Mitsui was identified as a creative illustration of fashion design by the A' Design Award. Pixel Weave Monalisa Rug was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design in 2025. The A' Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design award that celebrates excellent design of structural fabric, engineered cloth, smart textiles, technical textiles, woven fabric, jacquard fabric, tapestries and more.
