Ueekata
Appearance
Ueekata (親方),), a very high-ranking governmental body, were chosen from among the ueekata.
Ueekata rank was generally obtained as the last step in a progression from shii (子) rank to satonushi (里之子), then to Tei Dō (1549-1611) is equally well known by the title Jana Ueekata, or "ueekata of Jana," Jana (謝名) being an area (specifically, an azana) within what is today the city of Ginowan, Okinawa.
Holders of ueekata rank wore purple hachimachi headbands, the color being a symbol of rank.
Notes
References
- "Ueekata." Okinawa konpakuto jiten (沖縄コンパクト事典, "Okinawa Compact Encyclopedia"). Ryukyu Shimpo (琉球新報). 1 March 2003. Accessed 5 January 2009.