XE.comAbout Minsah
Traditional hand-woven cloth from the Yaeyama islands.
Minsah is recognised by its signature pattern of 5 and 4 interlocking squares, representing eternal friendship.
Originally from the tiny island of Taketomi-jima, the technique for producing this unique cloth has been handed down through the generations and remains essentially untouched by modern technology.
Cotton or silk thread is painstakingly hand-dyed, cured in the sea breeze and hand-woven on a wooden loom.
The color schemes are based upon the beautiful imagery of the Okinawan islands.
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Hana- Japanese for flower, this pattern was inspired by the ubiquitous Hibiscus blossom found all over Okinawa. |
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Urizun- Okinawan word for the short period between the end of the rainy season and the start of summer, when the weather is at its best. |
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Reef- These colours are a reflection of the turquoise lagoons and coral reefs that surround Okinawa. |
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Adan- A tropical plant with an inedible pineapple-like fruit found growing on many Okinawan beaches. |
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Subtropical red |
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Subtropical blue |