Author Archives: Ryukyu Heritage Textiles

Sugar Cane Dye

When my Okasan (mother) was a little girl, she remembers the local villagers processing newly cut sugarcane.  She was often given a piece of cane as a treat on the way home from school by those working the cane in Izumi Village. Now, many Okinawans use sugarcane for dyeing.  As in most Ryukyuan dye methods,Continue reading “Sugar Cane Dye”

The Silk Road – Journey Across Asia – May 30

 Silk Spinning and Weaving iFest Dates:  April 30-May 1; May 7-8 Time: Sat., 12-10 pm; Sun., 12-8 pm Where: Downtown Houston, Tranquility Park area Website:  Houston International Festival – The Silk Road Ryukyu Heritage Textiles will be demonstrating along with the many talented members of the Contemporary Handweavers of Houston at the Silk Exhibit onContinue reading “The Silk Road – Journey Across Asia – May 30”

Contemporary Handweavers of Houston – April 21

“Ryukyu Weaving:  Fabrics that Guard the Spirit” Date:  April 21, 2011 Time:  7:00 pm Where:  Contemporary Handweavers of Houston (CHH) Location:  Bayou Manor, 4141 South Braeswood, Houston, TX USA Note that my presentation fee will be donated to the Japan Red Cross to help the tsunami victims in dire need of our support.

Oh, the Light…

My Okinawan High Loom and Ito Basho spinning wheel Master, Oshiro-san, lives in Haebaru Cho on Okinawa Island.  The light beams thru the windows of his woodworking studio.  This is a special place where a talented man designs and constructs beautiful handweaving and handspinning tools that provide a lifetime of inspiration for the handweaver.  Oh,Continue reading “Oh, the Light…”