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Hard-twisted weft crinkled by hot water into a summer cloth that never clings; UNESCO Intangible Heritage.
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Ojiya-chijimi (Japanese: 小千谷縮) is a Hemp that is woven mainly in Ojiya, Niigata in Japan. It is a fabric using Ramie (Ramie fabric). It was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1955, and was registered as a Intangible cultural heritage along with Echigo-jofu in 2009.
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Founded / opened：1670s Highlights / collection：Shibo texture from strongly twisted weft, Snow bleaching Genre：Textiles and dyeing
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