Saki Origuchi
Mizuhiki Artist and Instructor
Company name: Knot ‘n Knot
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Saki Origuchi is a Japanese artist behind Knot’n’Knot, a Sydney-based Mizuhiki (水引) practice. Born and raised in Osaka, Saki moved to Sydney in 2018 to study. Living overseas reshaped how she saw her own identity as Japanese, deepening her appreciation for the culture she grew up with — and it was in this period that she first discovered Mizuhiki, the traditional Japanese art of decorative cord knotting. What began as a personal creative outlet grew into a deep conviction: that this centuries-old craft has the power to move people’s hearts, even far from Japan.
Since then, Saki has spent several years teaching herself the intricate techniques of Mizuhiki, transforming the traditional art form into handmade accessories and everyday items for a contemporary audience. Her work has been presented at markets across Sydney, stocked through a local gallery, and shared with the community through hands-on workshops, where participants learn the craft firsthand.
Through Knot’n’Knot, Saki hopes to keep introducing Mizuhiki to new audiences in Australia, using the craft as a way to connect with people and share its history and symbolism, all while continuing to grow her own practice within this traditional art form.