Miyakojima City
Ryukyu Indigo Research Institute “Miyako Weave and Ryukyu Indigo” -Shimano Color-
- Art / Exhibition
- Real-life event
Venue
PALI GALLERY 〒906-0013 Okinawa Prefecture Miyakojima City Hirara Shimozato 574-6 Uesuya Building 1F
Contents
In addition to introducing the techniques and beauty that Miyako textiles have nurtured through Miyako jofu from various eras, and the history and culture behind them, works by the Ryukyu Indigo Institute, which expands the possibilities of indigo, which is essential for Okinawan dyeing and weaving, and presents unconventional works and products are exhibited. Not limited to joufu, this is an exhibition where you can consider how handicrafts that have been handed down by exhibiting new Miyako maori and art pieces derived from tradition in parallel have led to today, and explore developments as “new expressions.”
During the exhibition, in addition to the “indigo dyeing workshop” where you can experience part of the production process, a talk event “Community Talk” will also be held by people involved in weaving on the island. This is a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand the viewpoints of contemporary artists who have spun traditions and the feelings behind each technique. You can touch the world that each weave and feel the depth of handiwork.
Related events
●Indigo dyeing workshop
Lecturer: Yoshinari Kakazu (Ryukyu Indigo Research Institute)
2/23 (Sun) 10:00-12:00/13:00-15:00
Participation fee 1,500 yen
Reservation desk 080-3958-5746/ info@pali.jp
●Community talk “Let's get to know the world of indigo”
2/23 (Sun) 16:00-17:00
Free 1 drink not included
Speaker: Yoshinari Kakazu (Ryukyu Indigo Research Institute)
Mieko Sunagawa (Director, Miyako Joufu Conservation Organization)
Facilitator: Yoriko Manya (Ryukyu Collection Kano)
●Community Talk “Talking about islands through weaving”
2/26 (Wed) 18:30 to 20:30
Free 1 drink not included
First half speakers:
Reiko Niisato (representative of the Miyako Joufu Conservation Group)
Second half speakers:
Reiko Niisato (representative of the Miyako Joufu Conservation Group)
Nakajima Mieko (dyeing and weaving design mieko)
Iwamoto Daisuke (Iwamoto and his wife's handicraft business)
Facilitator: Yoriko Manya (Ryukyu Collection Kano)
Planning: PALI Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: Ryukyu Collection Kano/Ryukyu Indigo Laboratory/Miyako Joufu Holding Organization/Miyako Omaimi Preservation Association/Miyako Textile Business Cooperative
Support: Okinawa Prefecture/Public Foundation) Okinawa Prefecture Cultural Promotion Association
Reiwa 6 Okinawan Culture and Art Creation and Dissemination Support Project