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Gosen Silk

Niigata · Gosen · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 五泉の絹織物

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WHAT TO DOGosen Silk

A silk district working both weave and knit, its foundation the technique of twisting the yarn.

WHERENiigata

Kaetsu · Gosen

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A silk district working both weave and knit, its foundation the technique of twisting the yarn.

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Founded / opened:1700s Highlights / collection:Knit fabric and habutae, Thread-twisting technique Genre:Textiles and dyeing

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