Textiles
Kume Island Tsumugi Silk
久米島紬
Kume Island Tsumugi is a prestigious Okinawan silk woven using natural dyes and traditional kasuri techniques. Produced on the remote island of Kume for over 600 years.
| Japanese Name | 久米島紬 |
|---|---|
| Category | Textiles |
| Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture (沖縄県) |
| Region | 島尻郡久米島町 (島尻郡久米島町) |
| Main Products | 着物地、洋装、帯、テーブルクロス、のれん、小物類 |
| Designated | February 17, 1975 |