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Tsuruoka Silk

Yamagata · Tsuruoka · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 鶴岡シルク

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Tsuruoka Silk
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WHAT TO DOTsuruoka Silk

One of the few places in Japan where silk is raised, reeled and woven in a single district.

WHEREYamagata

Shonai · Tsuruoka

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Overview

One of the few places in Japan where silk is raised, reeled and woven in a single district.

Key facts

Founded / opened：1870s Highlights / collection：Integrated process from sericulture to weaving Genre：Textiles and dyeing

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