Craft · No. 31
No. 31織物
Ryukyu Kasuri
琉球絣
ryukyu kasuri · 沖縄県
Ryukyu Kasuri is a traditional ikat textile woven in Okinawa Prefecture, distinguished by bold geometric patterns and vivid colors rooted in the weaving culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is recognized as a nationally designated traditional craft of Japan.
- Origin
- 沖縄県
- Category
- 織物
- Materials
- Cotton · 植物染料 · Silk
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Ryukyu Kasuri trace back to the Ryukyu Kingdom era, when ikat weaving techniques were introduced through active trade with Southeast As…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The defining technique of Ryukyu Kasuri is resist-dyeing through thread binding, known as kukuri. Before weaving, specific sections of the warp and we…
No. IVClimate
Okinawa's subtropical climate has profoundly shaped Ryukyu Kasuri. The warm, humid environment is well suited to growing cotton and the native plants…
