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RyuKyu (Okinawan) Traditional Crafts Dyeing and Weaving

Posted by okinawatime on 2009/01/24

Okinawa Traditional Weaving

Okinawa weaving has a much longer history than dyed fabrics and a fine collection of goods, spun and woven by various ethnic groups, can be found all over the world.

  • Bashofu in Kijoka
  • Yomitan Hana Ori
  • Kumejima Tsumugi
  • Ryukyu Gasuri
  • Shuri Roton
  • Shuri Tejima
  • Shuri Nama Ai Some Tejima
  • Miyako Johu
  • Yaeyama Jofu
  • Taketomi Minsa
  • Itabana Teori Tesaji

Okinawa Traditional Dyeing

The process to dye fabric and paper developed in India, Southeast Asia, Japan and Central America. This craft is represented by beautiful fabrics such as sarasa (printed cloths or batik), gold inkin fabrics, Yuzen (silk prints) and Okinawa’s Bingata (stencil-dyes).

  • Ryukyu Bingata.

ryukyu-kimono Ryukyu Kimono : The Spirit of Okinawa Part 1/4 introduction & Bingata Dyeing..

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