Kijōka-bashōfu
Kijōka-bashōfu (喜如嘉の芭蕉布) is the
Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan
.
History
Bashōfu formed part of the
Modern production
Bashō trees are stripped and, after sterilization, softened
cloth that is lightweight, strong, and smooth to the touch.[2][3][5] Approximately forty trees are required to make a standard roll of fabric.[3] The colour of the bashō fibre forms the background; patterns are woven in indigo and brown.[2] Designs include stripes, checks, and a number of types of kasuri.[2]
Cultural heritage
Kijōka-bashōfu was registered as an
Living National Treasure.[8]
See also
- Abacá, similar traditional fiber from the Philippines
- Important Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan
- National Treasures of Japan - Dyeing and weaving
- Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
References
- ^ a b c "Ryukyu and Ainu Textiles". Kyoto National Museum. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f "Kimono - Okinawa". Cultural Foundation for Promoting the National Costume of Japan. Archived from the original on 21 February 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ a b c d "Kimono - Okinawa". Okinawa Prefecture. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- Japan Times, 3 June 2012, p. 10
- ^ "Kijoka-no Bashofu (plantain tree fabric)". Japan National Tourism Organization. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Assets". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- Ogimi Village. Archived from the originalon 19 July 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
- ^ "講談社 日本人名大辞典 - 中島秀吉". Kodansha. Retrieved 15 March 2011.
Further reading
Hendrickx, Katrien (2007). The Origins of Banana-fibre Cloth in the Ryukyus, Japan. Leuven University Press.