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Minnesota State Fair
A SAORI hand-woven wool shawl will be on display at the Minnesota State Fair for the first time. It will be in the Education Building. The State Fair is August 21 through September 1.
http://www.mnstatefair.org/

Update: August 21st, 2008 - A first-time entry by Chiaki for the "Weaving Shawl Category" under "Creative Activities" at the fair was awarded a Red Second Premium ribbon! The same entry also was given a blue ribbon for Best Use Of Colors by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota Award. (Click image for large photo)

08/15/2008 - Textile Center Holiday Show & Sale to Include SAORI Gift Items
It was announced today that for the first time the Textile Center 2008 Holiday Show & Sale in Minneapolis would be featuring hand-woven SAORI products including scarves and vests that are made in Minnesota. http://www.textilecentermn.org/

06/04/2008 - Saori Weaving Instructor Visits Le Center, MN Public School
Le Center Public Schools partnered with VSA (Vision, Strength, Access) arts of Minnesota to host teaching artist Chiaki O'Brien and brought the creativity and free style of Saori weaving for a five day residency to the schools.