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Ryukyu Bingata Dyeing

Ryukyu Bingata from Okinawa is a vivid stencil-dyed textile tradition of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Its bold tropical motifs and brilliant colors remain iconic Japanese craft.

Japanese Name琉球びんがた
CategoryDyed Fabrics
PrefectureOkinawa Prefecture (沖縄県)
Region那覇市、宜野湾市、浦添市、糸満市、豊見城市 (那覇市、宜野湾市、浦添市、糸満市、豊見城市)
Main Products着物地、帯、飾布
DesignatedMay 31, 1984