Yuntanza Minsaa Weaving Okinawa Prefecture Cooperative Union Yomitanzan Minsaa Association 2974-1 Aza Zakimi Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture tel 098-958-4674 Background The weaving of this cloth started about the same time as the Yuntanza Hana-ui Fabrics and is similarly characterized by its tropical feel and motifs. Production ceased for a time but was revived by elderly people who knew the techniques involved. Meaning a narrow obi, minsaa is usually made from a yarn-dyed silk ikat yarn, which is woven up into colorful patterns indicative of tropical taste. Patterns are often floral and sometimes of a complex ikat type. Today, this special obi cloth is only being made by 146 firms employing 146 people.