Bingata Workshops

Asato Bingata Studio, located in Ginowan City, Okinawa was founded in 1982 and is run by Kazuo Asato and his son, Masatoshi. Bingata is a traditional Okinawan stenciled resist dyeing technique which dates back to the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429 – 1872). Bingata typically features a busy pattern of repeating nature motifs such as animals, fish, flowers and fauna using bright colors. Clothing featuring a Bingata design is worn during traditional Ryukyuan festivals and traditional arts performances. All of the products from the studio are crafted from beginning to end by a single craftsman.

The Asato family hosted workshops during the 2026 festival where participants could dye their own one of a kind set of coasters or a small handbag.