Mrs. Sato has been making dresses for 48 years. She also does sewing and clothing repair. This noren, her fourth, was discovered during an exhibition at the Hinoki Kusaki Dyeing and Weaving Gallery. It was chosen for its wonderful design, which represents the cheerful energy flowing inside a tree. The bright voices of people looking at this noren float in to Mrs. Sato while she works at her sewing machine.