Quilts Japan: The 15th Quilt Nihon

February 24–May 1, 2022

The Quilt Nihon (Japan) Exhibition is an international exhibition sponsored by the Japan Handicraft Instructors' Association (JHIA), which is supported by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. It is the largest quilting contest in Japan and was conceived to promote patchwork and quilting throughout Japan. This renowned exhibition has been held biannually since 1989.

Since the 5th exhibition, Quilt Nihon has become an international contest and one of the most prestigious. The exhibition on view at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts represented the traveling exhibition and featured 36 stunning quilts from the 15th biannual competition, which drew 347 quilt entries from ten countries. Judging took place in July of 2019, and 81 quilts in both traditional and contemporary categories were awarded prizes, from Honorary Mention to the Gold Award.

Support for Quilt Nihon was generously provided by the Wisconsin Arts Board and Kohler Foundation Inc.