Shuri-ori is a collective name for textiles woven in Shuri, the royal capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Produced mainly with silk but also cotton, hemp, and basho fibers, these fabrics are dyed using Ryukyu indigo, fukugi, tekachi, and other plant-based dyes. Developed under the patronage of the Ryukyu royal court, Shuri-ori was created for nobles and warriors, admired for its elegance and refinement. Shuri-ori encompasses a wide variety of techniques, from figured weaving to kasuri. Among these, Hanakura-ori and Doton-ori were exclusive to the royal family and aristocracy, and could only be woven in Shuri. From the 14th to 15th centuries, the Ryukyu Kingdom actively traded with Southeast Asia and China, adopting and refining weaving techniques suited to Okinawa’s climate. Although the craft declined after the abolition of the Ryukyu Kingdom and the devastation of World War II, it was successfully revived in the late 20th century. Today, Shuri-ori continues to evolve while preserving its legacy as one of Okinawa’s most sophisticated textile traditions.