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At 17, she challenged the embroidery industry by calling herself an artist. Now, at 70 and partially blind, she remains a relentless advocate for yokoburi embroidery artisans.
 
      
      At 17, she challenged the embroidery industry by calling herself an artist. Now, at 70 and partially blind, she remains a relentless advocate for yokoburi embroidery artisans.