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Echizen washi（越前和紙）

えちぜんわし Echizen Washi

Echizen washi（越前和紙）

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Held to be Japan's oldest paper district, and the only one with a shrine to the deity of paper itself.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townEchizen
Area in the prefectureReihoku

FAQ

Where is Echizen Washi?
It is in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Echizen Washi?
Held to be Japan's oldest paper district, and the only one with a shrine to the deity of paper itself. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Echizen Washi established?
It dates from 500.

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