In the old days, the islands of southwestern Japan (present-day Okinawa Prefecture) formed an independent nation, called the Kingdom of Ryukyu. A vibrant culture flourished in those islands and people lived in harmony with the subtropical climate. Sophisticated textiles were developed as clothing for the royalty and the aristocracy. They were dyed in a style known as bingata. To this day, the vivid colors of bingata fabrics are one of the most beautiful and elegant examples of Okinawan culture. Teodora Vegh came to Okinawa from Hungary 5 years ago to discover the traditional culture and to learn the techniques of bingata dyeing. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Teodora explores the history and long tradition of bingata, and the way it is being adapted and used in contemporary design.
- Released: Jan 01, 1970
- Runtime: 00:28:14 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
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- Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Se-4 Ep-4. Namahage New Year's Rite 2013-02-05
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Se-4 Ep-5. Pure Mt. Fuji: A Winter Journey 2013-02-19
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Se-4 Ep-10. Nature's Beauty in Microcosm 2013-04-02
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Se-4 Ep-11. Spring Colors of Ibusuki 2013-04-09
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Se-4 Ep-13. Jazzy Kobe 2013-04-23
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Se-4 Ep-16. Textiles from a Royal Tradition 2013-05-14
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Se-4 Ep-20. Tateyama Peak Experience 2013-06-11
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Se-4 Ep-24. Osaka Art Power 2013-07-09
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Se-4 Ep-25. Oki Islands 2013-07-16
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Se-4 Ep-26. Living with Horses: Hidaka 2013-08-13
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Se-4 Ep-29. Ise Jingu: Man, Gods and Nature 2013-09-03
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Se-4 Ep-30. Wonderful Yakushima 2013-09-17
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Se-4 Ep-32. Life on the Lake: Kasumigaura 2013-10-01
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Se-4 Ep-33. The Festival for the Wind 2013-10-15
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Se-4 Ep-35. The Land of Fire: Kumamoto 2013-10-29
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Se-4 Ep-36. Kagura: Dancing Beyond Time 2013-11-12
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Se-4 Ep-37. Iga Ninja Forest 2013-11-19
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Se-4 Ep-38. Nostalgic Kawagoe 2013-11-26
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Se-4 Ep-39. Celebrating Akita Cedar 2013-12-03
