Indigo | Scharine Kirchoff, Fiber Artist

Magic of Ryukyu Ai Presentation

Posted by Ryukyu Heritage Textiles on October 25, 2018 in Botanical Dyeing, Indigo, Natural Dyeing, Presentations, Ryukyu Ai, Ryukyu Garden, Ryukyu Natural Dyeing, Ryukyu Textiles, Surface Design |2 Comments

Ryukyu Ai (indigo) is one of my most favorite natural dyes. So, I was thrilled to be invited to speak about the “The Magic of Ryukyu Ai” on Friday, October 26, at 7:00 pm. My presentation is sponsored by Okinawa Arts Research Studies World Scene in Austin, TX USA. The event will include an overview […]

Kasuri (Ikat) Handweaving Workshop

Posted by Ryukyu Heritage Textiles on October 23, 2018 in Bashofu, Botanical Dyeing, Indigo, Japanese Weaving Tools, My Work, Natural Dyeing, Okinawa Family, On the Loom, Publications, Ryukyu Ai, Ryukyu Kasuri, Ryukyu Natural Dyeing, Workshops |2 Comments

It was such a pleasure to teach an Introduction to Kasuri (ikat) Weaving workshop last week. The workshop was sponsored by the Weavers and Spinners Society of Austin (WSSA), and was attended by participants from various locations around the State of Texas, USA. The workshop covered the workflow process that I published in the Complex […]

Ryukyu Textiles Presentation

I’m so pleased to serve as the guest speaker at the Weavers and Spinners Society of Austin (WSSA), Texas USA meeting on Thurs., October 11, 2018 at 7 pm. My presentation is entitled “Weaving and Dyeing in the Colorful Spirit of an Ancient Craft”. The highlights of the presentation include an overview of the textile […]

Our Undyeing Passion for Indigo – Presentation & Exhibit

Posted by Ryukyu Heritage Textiles on April 15, 2016 in Artist Books, Eco-Dyeing, Eco-Printing, Exhibitions, Indigo, Natural Dyeing, Presentations, Ryukyu Ai, Ryukyu Natural Dyeing, Surface Design |2 Comments

It’s spring. So, there has been a flurry of Ryukyu Ai (indigo) activity… well there’s the indigo harvesting, running vat trials on this season’s harvest, fresh leaf indigo natural dyeing and eco-printing, teaching indigo workshops, participating in indigo art exhibitions…well…you get the point, i’m sure. The nice part of “singing the blues” in your life […]

Chanpuru

Posted by Ryukyu Heritage Textiles on May 16, 2011 in Indigo, Ryukyu Ai, Ryukyu Kasuri |No Comments

Chanpuru means “mixed” in the Uchina Guchi language of Okinawa. Chanpuru is used to describe many aspects of the Okinawan culture including its textile culture. Ryukyu Kasuri is a good example. Ryukyu Kasuri originated in the Ryukyu Islands during the Ryukyu Kingdom period in the 14th century. It is believed that the Ryukyu Islanders learned […]