Besides being famous for beautiful beaches and lush landscapes, Okinawa is also famous for arts and crafts. If you are interested in textiles produced in Okinawa, you might want to visit 17th Annual Okinawa Traditional Crafts Fair 2010, an annual event organized by the Prefecture of Okinawa.
Did you know that 13 traditional textile craft centers in this island prefecture have been designated as Traditional Craft by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry? Considering that only 24 traditional textile centers have so far been designated throughout the country of Japan, the number is worthy of remark. Bingata dyed textiles and Bashofu banana-fibre clothes are among many that are known throughout Japan.
If you visit the 3rd floor of Naha City Cultrual Tenbus, you'll find many textile producers exhibiting their finest products as well as affordable items like purses and coasters made with locally produced textiles.
Other crafts include glass wares, lacqure wares, potteries, etc.
This is a 2-day event and the place will be open at 10:00 AM on August 15th, Sunday. English-speaking volunteer staff is available at the information booth which is set up in front of the building.
