Textiles from a Royal Tradition
Episode 16 · 2013-05-14
- Documentary
Episode overview
In the old days, the islands of southwestern Japan (present-day Okinawa Prefecture) formed an independent nation, called the Kingdom of Ryukyu. A vibrant culture flourished in those islands and people lived in harmony with the subtropical climate. Sophisticated textiles were developed as clothing for the royalty and the aristocracy. They were dyed in a style known as bingata. To this day, the vivid colors of bingata fabrics are one of the most beautiful and elegant examples of Okinawan culture. Teodora Vegh came to Okinawa from Hungary 5 years ago to discover the traditional culture and to learn the techniques of bingata dyeing. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Teodora explores the history and long tradition of bingata, and the way it is being adapted and used in contemporary design.
28 minutes
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2. Winter Bliss in Takayama2013-01-22
3. Zen and the Samurai Spirit: Kamakura2013-01-29
4. Namahage New Year's Rite2013-02-05
5. Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey2013-02-19
6. Honjima: Treasure House of the Seto Inland Sea2013-02-26
7. Sanriku Coast: Abundant Sea Part 22013-03-12
8. Ice Monsters and Warm Hospitality: Zao2013-03-19
9. Discovering Tottori Crafts2013-03-26
10. Nature's Beauty in Microcosm2013-04-02
11. Spring Colors of Ibusuki2013-04-09
12. A Spiritual Journey in Oita2013-04-16
13. Jazzy Kobe2013-04-23
14. Minami-Boso: Seaside Trip With Children2013-04-30
15. The Soulful Rhythms of the Amami Islands2013-05-07
16. Textiles from a Royal Tradition2013-05-14
17. Ishigaki Island: Living in Harmony with the Ocean2013-05-21
18. Kamakura Tradition: Spring in the Ancient Capital2013-05-28
19. Peach Trees and Rural Retreat: Kofu Basin2013-06-04
20. Tateyama Peak Experience2013-06-11
21. The Rhythms of Ainu Life: Lake Akan2013-06-18
22. Tohoku Haiku Journey: Following Basho's Footsteps2013-06-29
23. Hakone and Izu: Classic Hotel Stays2013-07-02
24. Osaka Art Power2013-07-09
25. Oki Islands2013-07-16
26. Living with Horses: Hidaka2013-08-13
27. Tsugaru Soul Music - Tsugaru Shamisen2013-08-20
28. Setouchi Triennale: Art-Island Hopping2013-08-27
29. Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature2013-09-03
30. Wonderful Yakushima2013-09-17
31. Japan's Porcelain Legacy - Arita & Imari2013-09-24
32. Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura2013-10-01
33. The Festival for the Wind2013-10-15
34. Deep Into Traditional Japan: Gokayama2013-10-22
35. The Land of Fire: Kumamoto2013-10-29
36. Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time2013-11-12
37. Iga Ninja Forest2013-11-19
38. Nostalgic Kawagoe2013-11-26
39. Celebrating Akita Cedar2013-12-03
40. Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu2013-12-10
41. The Miniature World of Bonsai: Omiya2013-12-17
42. Mesmerizing Islands at the Crossroads2013-12-31
