The OIST team is developing biotechnology to extract fibers from the Itobasho plant. The fibers are then connected together to create one long fiber, ready to be spun into yarn. These fibers were extracted by team member, Ms. Yayoi Maehara.

The OIST team is developing biotechnology to extract fibers from theItobasho plant. The fibers are then connected together to create one long fib...

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Fibers from the Itobasho banana plant are used to make bashofu fabric.

Fibers from the Itobasho banana plant are used to make bashofu fabric. ...

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Keeping it cool: revitalizing the traditional Okinawan craft of bashofu

Work Experience Program for Okinawa AMICUS International Junior High School students

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