Individuals
Adults
¥900
Students (college/university)
¥600
High school students
¥400
Exhibitions
Now on View
Special Exhibition
Kijoka Bashofu —In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of its designation as an Important Intangible Cultural Property and the fifth anniversary of the museum’s relocation
Date
-Location
National Crafts Museum
About
Bashofu is said to be “the most Okinawan weaving, born out of the Okinawan climate.” Bashofu is a type of fabric woven from a thread made of fiber extracted from the leaf sheath of a plant called “ito-basho” and is popular as a cool fabric, especially in hot summer weather. Until the Meiji era, it was produced in many areas of Okinawa, but as a result of social and economic shifts and the influence of the war, the production skills are now only handed down amongst the women of Kijoka, in Ogimi Village, on the main island of Okinawa.
The production of bashofu in Kijoka begins with the cultivation of ito-basho plants. The entire process of making the fabric after harvesting the plants, from spinning dying and weaving, is done by hand with natural materials. The fabric has an ikat pattern called “kasuri,” which is a unique feature.
This exhibition is being held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Kijoka bashofu being designated as an important intangible cultural property. We are delighted to introduce TAIRA Toshiko (1921-2022), an important intangible cultural property holder who worked tirelessly to revitalize bashofu techniques that faced extinction after the war, and her studio, as well as historical masterpieces of bashofu.
pattern” 1970 National Crafts Museum
Hours & Admissions
- Location
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National Crafts Museum
- Date
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July 11 – August 24, 2025
- Closed
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on Mondays (except July 21 and August 11 ), July 22 and August 12
- Time
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9:30 – 17:30
※ Admission until 30 minutes before closing. - Extended hours
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Fridays and Saturdays from July 18 to August 16 open until 20:00.
- Organizers
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National Crafts Museum
- Cooperation
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Kijoka Bashofu Preservation Society, Kijoka Bashofu Cooperative Association, Kijoka Bashofu Weaving Studio, Cinema Okinawa Co., Ltd.
- Support
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The YomiuriShimbun Hokuriku Branch Office
Admission
| Individuals | Groups (20 persons or more) | Discount rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | ¥900 | ¥800 | ¥800 |
| Students (college/university) | ¥600 | ¥500 | ¥500 |
| High school students | ¥400 | ¥300 | ¥300 |
Groups (20 persons or more)
Adults
¥800
Students (college/university)
¥500
High school students
¥300
Discount rate
Adults
¥800
Students (college/university)
¥500
High school students
¥300
* Prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 persons or more, and for coupon holders.
* Admission is free for junior high school students, and those with Disability Certificates and one caregiver accompanying each of them.
* All prices include tax.
Accessibility
We do our best to make it possible for all visitors to enjoy the artwork at their leisure.
- Loan wheelchairs and baby carriages
- Writing tablets
- Service dogs are allowed.
- Coin lockers
- Parking (exclusively for visitors with reduced mobility)
- There are numerous seating areas inside the museum building.
- Elevators
- Incline
- First-aid station
- Multi-purpose toilet
- Nursing room
- Photography in the galleries (use of flash is not allowed) However, photography may not be allowed for some exhibitions and artworks.