The first tapestry, inspired by the 1997 film , depicts a pivotal scene where the protagonist Ashitaka soothes his cursed arm in a forest pool.
The unveiling was broadcast live on YouTube, drawing over 14,000 viewers , making it the most publicized "fall of the loom" in history. It was attended by His Excellency Junichi Ihara , the Ambassador of Japan to France. The Broader Project: A Meeting of Cultures
Displayed in the summer of 2023.
The (fall from the loom) of the first tapestry in the series "The Imagination of Hayao Miyazaki in Aubusson Tapestry" occurred on Friday, March 25, 2022 . This monumental event, held at the Cité internationale de la tapisserie in Aubusson , marked the completion of the first piece in a prestigious partnership with Studio Ghibli to translate Miyazaki's cinematic world into the 600-year-old tradition of Aubusson weaving. The Premiere Piece: "Ashitaka Relieves His Demonic Wound"
It is a massive work measuring 5 meters in height and 4.60 meters in width (approximately 23 m²). The first tapestry, inspired by the 1997 film
Hand-woven over 11 months by the Atelier Tapisserie Guillot, it required meticulous translation from a moving, animated frame to a static, textile masterpiece.
The full collection is planned to include works from: Princess Mononoke (Completed March 2022). Spirited Away (Completed January 2023). Howl’s Moving Castle (Completed 2023). Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Estimated 2026). The Broader Project: A Meeting of Cultures Displayed
It is selected to be a centerpiece of the France Pavilion from April to October 2025. Primary Project Site Past Exhibition Venues Press Release - Cité internationale de la tapisserie