【Ryukyu Bingata】OKINAWA STRUCTURE Vol.1 - Resist-dye technique of Japan
0:00-5:00 Interviews on Ryukyu Bingata
5:00~16:44 The process and technique of Ryukyu Bingata
●About this movie
This movie was made by the Okinawa General Bureau, Cabinet Office, as part of the Regional Collective Trademark case study project. Our aim is to rediscover the value and beauty of Ryukyu Bingata, a traditional resist-dyed textile of Okinawa, and contribute to the succession of its authentic craftsmanship by protecting the design and brand of Ryukyu Bingata legally and institutionally.
●About Ryukyu Bingata
Ryukyu Bingata is a resist-dyed textile which signified Okinawa, lasting for almost 400 years. The technique of resist-dye has reached Okinawa from China and Southeast Asia in the 14C to 15C, through the active international trades of Ryukyu Kingdom era. The technique developed within Okinawa, and the art of Bingata resist-dye, using stencil papers and bright color pigments, was established as Okinawa’s original.
During the Ryukyu Kingdom era, only those of the royal family or aristocratic class were allowed to wear Bingata, so after the kingdom’s fall, the technique gradually declined, and was severely affected by World War II. After the war, it was revived, and its beauty and technique is now protected and passed down as Okinawa’s identity.
●About “OKINAWA STRUCTURE”
Feeling the Spirituality and History
of the People of Okinawa on the Ground
Okinawa is an island full of long-lasting traditional crafts and local industries.
The spirituality and culture of the people is condensed in their skills and lives.
This project aims to show the manufacturing process which is usually closed,
to let people know the reality of the makers of such crafts and industries,
and to ensure the authentic value of their work and fostering trust for their skills.
●Notices on copyright
Copyrights of this movie belongs to the Okinawa General Bureau, Cabinet Office. If you are thinking of using this video for purposes other than private viewing, such as public viewing or other secondary usage, please note you must obtain permission beforehand.
Okinawa General Bureau, Cabinet Office：http://www.ogb.go.jp/keisan/index.html
UNAGINO NEDOKO Co., Ltd. (Producer)：http://unagino-nedoko.net / [email protected]
● Production
Okinawa General Bureau, Cabinet Office: http://www.ogb.go.jp/keisan/index.html
UNAGINO NEDOKO CO., LTD: http://www.ogb.go.jp/keisan/index.html
Qualia Pictures: http://www.qualiapictures.net/
● special thanks to
Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum：http://www.museums.pref.okinawa.jp/index.jsp
Okinawa Prefectural Library：http://www.library.pref.okinawa.jp
Shurijo Castle Park (Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park Shurijo Area)：http://www.dc.ogb.go.jp/kouen/
Ryukyu Bingata Business Cooperative：http://www.ryukyu-bingata.com
Kobo Aizome
Shiroma Bingata Kobo
Chine Bingata Kobo
Yafuso Bingata Kobo
Asato Bingata Kobo：http://asatobingata.ti-da.net
Moribin：http://moribin.ti-da.net
The Japan Folk Craft Museum：http://www.mingeikan.or.jp
BEAMS Co., Ltd.：http://www.beams.co.jp/beams_japan/
Yukako Majikina