visvim Spotlights Traditional Tairyo-bata Flags in Latest Dissertation

Hiroki Nakamura of visvim has shared his latest dissertation that touches upon the age-old processes of dyeing traditional Tairyo-bata flags as well as its rich origins in Japan. The colorful flags initially served as communication tools for fishermen before marine radio existed. For example, "when little or no fish were caught, the flag was not raised, or in some regions, a white flag was raised instead," Nakamura expressed in the essay. The flags were embellished with alluring wave patterns, f...