Bingata
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Bingata is a traditional stencilled resist dyeing technique originating in Okinawa Prefecture. Bingata typically features a busy pattern of repeating nature motifs such as fish, flowers and fauna in a
Bingata fabric
19th century ramie Ryukyuan dress showing bingata-dyed design of bamboo, cranes and plum blossoms
A bingata kobo, or manufacturing facility
Teinture naturelle Millepertuis 2
Okinawa Prefecture
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Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan. It consists of three main island groups—the Okinawa Islands, the Sakishima Islands, and the Daitō Islands—spread across a ma
Bingata
…Bingata (Okinawan: 紅型) is a traditional stencilled resist dyeing technique originating in Okinawa Prefecture. Bingata typically features a busy pattern of repeating nature motifs such as fish, flowers and fauna in a number of bright colours. Bingata is worn…
Naha Okinawa Japan Shuri Castle 01
Onna Okinawa Japan Cape Manzamo 01
Kabira Bay Kabira park 2019
竹富島の水牛車 2