Ryû Aiko, also known as Aikana, was the wife of [[Saigo Takamori|Saigô Takamori]].
Ryû Aiko, also known as Aikana, was the wife of [[Saigo Takamori|Saigô Takamori]].
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She was born and raised on [[Amami Oshima|Amami Ôshima]], a daughter of the prominent [[Ryu family|Ryû family]] of Tatsugô village. Her father was known as Ryû Saeshi (or Tameshi)<!--龍左恵志・為志-->; her mother's name was Kamimachigani (or Ekana).<!--亀松金・枝加那--> She had one brother and a younger sister.
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She was born and raised on [[Amami Oshima|Amami Ôshima]], a daughter of the prominent [[Ryu family|Ryû family]] of Tatsugô village. Her father was known as [[Ryu Saeshi|Ryû Saeshi]] (or Tameshi)<!--龍左恵志・為志-->; her mother's name was Kamimachigani (or Ekana).<!--亀松金・枝加那--> She had one brother and a younger sister.
Aiko is known for her weaving of [[bashofu|banana fiber]], [[cotton]], and [[Oshima tsumugi|Ôshima tsumugi]] cloth.
Aiko is known for her weaving of [[bashofu|banana fiber]], [[cotton]], and [[Oshima tsumugi|Ôshima tsumugi]] cloth.