Keeping alive Okinawa's dyeing traditionーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS
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Bingata, the Okinawan art of fabric dyeing, has been prized since the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom (15th-19th century). However, in the closing days of the Pacific War it came close to being lost forever. It was saved by the head of the Shiroma Bingata Studio. Today, his grandson continues to keep the tradition alive.
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AI GeneratedBingata is a traditional Okinawan dyeing art originating from the Ryukyu Kingdom. Once the attire of royalty and a key trade item, the craft nearly vanished during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Through the resilience of the Shiroma family, particularly the 14th generation master Eiki, the art was revived from the ruins to serve as a lasting symbol of peace and Okinawan identity.