Reiko Shinzato

  • Textiles
  • 1948 -
Reiko Shinzato

Miyako Jōfu has a tradition of 400 years. The mainstream of Miyako Jofu is delicate indigo kasuri, but I make colorful textiles that were seen during the Ryukyu Kingdom era.

Membership Full member, Japan Kogei Association
Representative of Important Intangible Cultural Property "Miyako Jofu" Preservation Society
  • 1948 Born in Miyakojima
  • 1972 Became a disciple of Keikou Shimoji and started studying Miyako Jofu
  • 1999 Becomes member of Important Intangible Cultural Property "Miyako Jofu" Preservation Society
  • 2004 Becomes Full Member of the Japan Kōgei Association

  • 1991Received the Nikkei Inc. Award at the 32nd Textiles Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
  • 2011Received the Incentive Award at the 58th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition

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