"Bingata is an Okinawan traditional resist dyed cloth, made using stencils and other methods. It is generally brightly colored and features various patterns, usually depicting natural subjects such as fish, water, and flowers. Bingata is worn during traditional Ryūkyū arts performances and historical reenactments.
Bingata dates from the Ryūkyū Kingdom period (c. 14th century), when the island of Okinawa experienced an influx of foreign goods and manufacturing techniques. It is believed to have developed as a synthesis of Indian, Chinese, and Javanese dying processes." - Wikipedia
The cache is a lock & lock tup located in the front yard of the this shop, and is placed there with the owners' permission. It is an easy hide, so please take care in retrieving and rehiding the cache. Also, if you have time, stop in and check out the shop. The owners very friendly new cachers and would love to hear stories. Making Bingata takes around 3 hours, so usually you would have to make a reservation in advance.
FTF gets a Bingata coaster; STF gets a Bingata bookmark
Shop hours are: Weekends: from 10a to 6pm
Weekday hours very from week to week