Fukumi Shimura

is a Japanese textile artist who has created kimono since 1958. Shimura was awarded multiple honours including the Living National Treasure in 1990 and the 2014 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy.

Early life and education Shimura was born in Omihachiman, Japan on 30 September 1924. She completed her education at Bunka Gakuin in 1942. In 2016, Shimura had exhibitions at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto and the Okinawa Prefectural Museum.

Apart from her creations in textile art, Shimura created spaces for textile art learning with her daughter.

Awards and honors Shimura was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon in 1986, named a Living National Treasure in 1990 and given the Person of Cultural Merit honor in 1993. Other honors Shimura was bestowed with include the 2014 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy and the Order of Culture the following year.

Personal life Shimura is the mother of Yoko Shimura, who is also a textile artist.