Itsuko Naka is from Kyoto, Japan and has enjoyed and excelled in drawing from a very early age. Residing in the cultural heart of Japan has influenced her preferred art mediums, which are block printing, stencils and silk-screening. Itsuko is inspired by the aesthetic seasonal changes specific to Japan and the many adorable animals and wild birds that flutter by. Her intricate and delicate designs are made into prints, cards, towels and calendars and sold in Japan as well as many other countries. Itsuko Naka designs fabric for Cotton and Steel.