Category: Arts & Crafts

A type of textile typical to Okinawa. Tough, stiff, and … Continued

Bingata is a quintessential element within traditional Okinawan female dances. … Continued

When the wind blows, the leaves of the happiness tree … Continued

At the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom (before the abolition … Continued

It has become harder in city areas like Naha, but … Continued

The history of Miyako jōfu textiles goes back four centuries. … Continued

Okinawan wares can be roughly divided into two, Jō-yachi and … Continued

The Okinawan traditional eisā dance has gained nationwide popularity over … Continued

Also called “Okinawan glass,” this glassware is lightly colored with … Continued

In Okinawa, lacquerware is called nuimun. 　The three most common … Continued

Called “Uchinā-sugai” in the regional dialect. We used to see … Continued

It is said that it used to be a dugout … Continued

“Senpai1, my dog is gone...” 　In the dead of the night, … Continued

As its name suggests, the castle is located in Shuri … Continued

In Okinawan parlance, pottery is called yachimun. And those who … Continued

If the Yūki-tsumugi is the acme of silk textile, then … Continued