Plot: The Ryukyu Kingdom (15C-19C) flourished in present-day Okinawa through international trade, and developed a unique culture known for its beautifully dyed and woven textiles. While craftspeople have made painstaking efforts to revive some of these traditions after their loss in the Battle of Okinawa (1945), one textile called "ton-byan" remains to be a mystery for many

NHK WORLD PRIME - Season 4 - The Lost Textile of Ryukyu (Episode 22)
Episode Aired On:
Saturday, November 7 2020
4 years ago
Saturday, November 7 2020
4 years ago