My 104 year old Obaa-san is an Ito Basho weaver…my Sousobo was an Ito Basho weaver too…they are both from Izumi Village on Okinawa Island…


Uchinanchu weavers believe that, as you weave, you “weave your soul into the fabric”…
Scharine Kirchoff, Fiber Artist
Ryukyu Heritage Textiles
My 104 year old Obaa-san is an Ito Basho weaver…my Sousobo was an Ito Basho weaver too…they are both from Izumi Village on Okinawa Island…
Uchinanchu weavers believe that, as you weave, you “weave your soul into the fabric”…
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Congratulations, Scharine, I really look forward to your blog!!
Thank you Antje. I really appreciate your kindness and support. Looking forward to the “tweeties” in my studio soon…let’s weave on!