Terumi Saito (b.1993 Shizuoka Japan) is an artist and illustrator currently based in New York. She received her BFA in Graphic Design from Tama Art University in Tokyo, Japan, and MFA in Textiles from Parsons School of Design in New York. Saito's work conveys the power of hand-making by practicing traditional techniques such as backstrap weaving and natural dyeing. Saito has a keen interest in building awareness of cultural sustainability and forming connections between traditional cultures and various audiences. She seeks inner peace through her creation and conveys a message related to Spirit and Life.