Royal Ryusou Kimono dress fitting in Okinawa: Ryusou

Have you ever heard of “Ryusou?” Want to dress like a royal? Ryusou is a type of Kimono or Yukata, Japanese Traditional dress worn by Royalty. Ryusou is traditionally vibrant colours. Originally, the Ryusou was worn on special occasion and by princesses of Okinawa. Enjoy the rich culture and fashion that Okinawa provides. If you visit Okinawa, make sure to dress up in the Ryusou and take lots of photos. It will be a special moment that could become a memory for a lifetime.

Perfect Picture in Okinawa traditional costume, Ryusou

Why not preserve the memory of your trip to Okinawa? The tropical paradise with the enticing shorelines and never-ending alluring horizons is just a few of the charms of Okinawa. The radiating happiness of the locals, vibrant food, and rich culture is definitely worth the visit.
Today, pictures that were taken on our phones and cameras are forgot once we return home to our daily routine. The memories you made should be remembered, why not have a picture taken of you, wearing a Ryusou?
The Ryusou is a worn for formal occasions in Okinawa. For the the “13-year-old ceremony”, girls take their photo in the Ryusou. Additionally, it is worn in weddings,Royalty, traditional dancing, called “Ryukyu-Buyou”, and other ceremonial events. You can experience dressing in the traditional clothing by visiting Okinawa, taking lots of photos to decorate on your bedside table or living room preserving the experiences of Okinawa. That wonderful day you had at your vacation to Okinawa should become a memory worth preserving.
We can ensure you that it will be different from your high school photos! Have a picture-perfect moment by transforming into an Okinawa princess and gain the experience of Okinawan culture.

The vibrant and lively colors of Okinawa

The base color of the Ryusou is are vibrant colours that catch the eye; often yellow, white, blue, pink, or red. Choose from a variety of colours and styles to take your picture. A special method of dying, called “Bingata” is used for the Ryusou.
Historically, this method of dying cloth originated from the royal courts and princesses of Rrukyu dynasty. At that time, locals were not allowed to wear the dress. In the 14 th Century this method was combined with Chinese cloth dying technique which resulted in the Ryusou.
You can experience the vivid colours and history of Okinawa from wearing the Ryusou!
The Ryusou material is adapted for the warm and tropical climate in Okinawa. The clothing is airy and loose in comparison to the Japanese traditional kimono. As well as that, the “Ryusou-obi”, waist belt, is tied at the front instead of the usual traditional method of tying the belt at the back, at times, the obi may not be used when wearing the dress. This depends of what type of Ryusou you wear.
One similarity it has to a kimono, however, is that there are many layers of the cloth, a characteristic seen in other Japanese traditional clothing as well. The Ryusou dress is truly adapted for the environment of Okinawa.
So why not Okinawa? Dress up like the royals, and roam in Okinawa, gaining the full benefits of its’ culture and friendly locals!
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http://www.okinawainfo.net/ryuusou.htm
http://www.ryukyu-bingata.com/contents/bingata.html