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Yuntanza hanaui（読谷山花織）

ゆんたんざはなうい Yomitanzan Hanaui

Geometric flowers raised by floating threads; the craft died out and was reconstructed in 1964 from old cloth and older memories.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townYomitan
Area in the prefectureCentral Okinawa Island

FAQ

Where is Yomitanzan Hanaui?
It is in Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Yomitanzan Hanaui?
Geometric flowers raised by floating threads; the craft died out and was reconstructed in 1964 from old cloth and older memories. The focus is textiles.
When was Yomitanzan Hanaui established?
It dates from the 1400s.

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Sources

Official site：http://www.yomitanhanaori.com/

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