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Aizu cotton(会津木綿)

あいづもめん Aizu Cotton

Thick striped cotton the domain spread as farmers' workwear, each district with its own stripe.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townAizuwakamatsu
Area in the prefectureAizu

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Where is Aizu Cotton?
It is in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Aizu Cotton?
Thick striped cotton the domain spread as farmers' workwear, each district with its own stripe. The focus is textiles.
When was Aizu Cotton established?
It dates from the 1600s.

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