"Tai Ryo Bata" means Big Catch Flag. Fisherman fly them from their Boats when they leave port and when they return. The flags are full of very colorful graphics and Japanese writings. Yes, we are very fond of them.
After the Great NorthWest Earthquake & Tsunami Disaster in 2011, fishermen in the City of Ishinomaki lost many boats and "Tai Ryo Bata".
One clothing designer from Osaka area came to Ishinomaki after the disaster as a volunteer and found some "Tai Ryo Bata" on the beach with dirt. He felt he need to do something with them.
He is still there, making things with carefully cleaned "Once Lost Fishing Flags."
He is no longer a visitor, he is a resident now.
He is no longer a visitor, he is a resident now.
Here are some photos of things he and his friends are creating in Ishinomaki-city.
One day, I'd like to visit there to get something, maybe "Tairyobata Tote Bag" ?
Ladies of Ishinomaki are also making accessories with small piece of "Tairyobata"
Such as carefully Braided Bracelets.
Such as carefully Braided Bracelets.
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