About Misao Jo
Lived 1913 – 2018 (aged 104). Misao Jo was a textile artist and textile.
was a Japanese textile artist, weaver, and educator. She was born in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. She is famous for establishing the modern Japanese style of weaving known as Saori, as well as a philosophical framework for weaving which included Zen philosophy.
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Who was Misao Jo?
Japanese textile artist, weaver, and educator (1913-2018)
When was Misao Jo born?
Misao Jo was born on 27 April 1913 in Sakai.
When did Misao Jo die?
Misao Jo died on 10 January 2018.
What was Misao Jo's occupation?
Misao Jo was a textile artist and textile.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Misao Jo. https://biography.guide/misao-jo/
MLA: "Misao Jo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/misao-jo/.
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