Ryuso in Okinawa: Traditional Ryukyuan Dress, What to Expect and Where to Go
Ryuso (琉装) is the traditional formal dress of the Ryukyu Kingdom — the island nation that became Okinawa. It predates the arrival of Japanese kimono by centuries and developed independently, shaped by the kingdom’s position as a trading hub between Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. The result is something visually distinct: brighter colours than mainland […]
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