Awamori is an ancient alcoholic beverage indigenous to Okinawa. It is distilled from rice. The awamori distillation process originates from Thailand. It is different from sake, mainland Japan’s indigenous drink. Sake is brewed, and not distilled. In addition, Sake is made from short-grain Japonica rice. Awamori, on the other hand, is made from long-grain indicaContinue reading “Awamori”
Tag Archives: Naha
Kokusai Dori Views…
I like to walk and wander around Naha. Sometimes, i take a rest and enjoy the views along Kokusai Dori (International Street).
Treasure each Thread…
Shuri Ori (or Shuri Hana Ori) textiles originated in the old capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Shuri, on Okinawa Island, Japan. I weave Shuri Ori as a means of preserving my family weaving heritage… As i weave this ancient weave structure, i treasure each thread just as i treasure my ancestors… I treasure each threadContinue reading “Treasure each Thread…”
I Met a Weaver…
As i wandered through the Shintoshin district in Naha, i met a weaver of natural fibers…how do you do? I am a weaver of natural fibers too!
Those Sounds around Me…
When i was a little girl, i sometimes stayed with my Obaa-san (grandmother). She had a house in the Tsuboya Pottery District in Naha. During my visit, i could hear Obaa-san’s tom-tom (beater) on her weaving loom. She had a small convenience store adjoining her house, so I often heard the voices of small childrenContinue reading “Those Sounds around Me…”
Scharine Kirchoff, Fiber Artist 