Developed in the 15th century, bingata is a traditional dyeing method unique to Okinawa. Two types of techniques are used for its creation: stencil dyeing and rice paste resist dyeing. Bingata is divided into two different categories: the eponymous bingata ("crimson") category which is colorfully hand dyed on cotton, silk, bashō banana fiber cloth, etc., using pigments and plant dyes, and the aigata ("indigo") category, which is dip dyed with Ryukyu indigo. Each style has its own elegant charms.

【Designated nationally as Traditional Craft】
【Designated as Traditional Craft by the Prefecture】