According to historical records, Yaeyama jōfu was used in the early 17th century for offerings to the Satsuma Province. Produced from ramie, it features kasuri patterns that are either dyed with a tie-dye technique or by rubbing stretched yarn bundles with a spatula. As dyes, plants such as Ryukyu indigo and kūru (Dioscorea cirrhosa) are used. After weaving, the fabric is soaked in seawater to fix the colors. It is a type of cloth for the summer with motifs appearing to float over white fabric.

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