In Japanese, OCHIBA refers to the autumn leaves that have drifted to the ground, creating a vivid seasonal image. Beyond its literal meaning, ochiba conveys a sense of transience and quiet beauty, reflecting the wabi-sabi spirit of impermanence. In haiku or daily conversation, ochiba can evoke not just a visual scene, but also an emotional atmosphere—something like “the still hush of fallen leaves in autumn.”

Like ochiba, this silk organza- woven with persimmon red and light olive yarns - captures the quiet beauty of those fallen leaves endlessly carpeting the cold ground on an autumn afternoon…