Minsa Kogei Kan (Minsa Crafts Museum)
Yaeyama
Minsa is a fabric made on the Yaeyama Islands. It features alternating
five-and-four square 'kasuri' patterns in the fabric and that patterns
means "a long and happy life". Also it's said that the pattern like
centipede's foot on the sides means "please come frequently".
Originally, woman in Yaeyama gave it to suitor as an answer in old
commuting relationships era. Minsa Kogei Kan(Minsa crafts museum) in
Ishigaki island displays and sells this fabulous traditional Minsa
weaving. Please come and see for yourself.
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