Bashofu: the traditional banana-fibre textile culture of Okinawa

Parry-Williams, T (2016) 'Bashofu: the traditional banana-fibre textile culture of Okinawa.' Selvedge, 70. pp. 60-63.

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Abstract

Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture is an archipelago of 146 islands stretching between Kyushu and Taiwan whose rich culture has resulted from its topography, and regional influences. As a part of this mix, 'Bashofu' or ‘banana-fibre cloth’, has a distinct local (and national) identity, which has altered over time with the many social, economic and cultural transformations of broader Okinawan (and Japanese) society.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Bath School of Design
Date Deposited:	21 Jun 2016 17:07
Last Modified:	15 Aug 2021 09:42
ISSN:	1742-254X
URI / Page ID:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/7843

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