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Karamushi weaving village(からむし織の里)

からむしおりのさと Karamushi Textile Village

Karamushi weaving village(からむし織の里)

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A village that grows, strips, spins and weaves ramie - the fibre behind Niigata's finest hemp cloth.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
Area in the prefectureAizu

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Where is Karamushi Textile Village?
It is in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Karamushi Textile Village?
A village that grows, strips, spins and weaves ramie - the fibre behind Niigata's finest hemp cloth. The focus is textiles.
When was Karamushi Textile Village established?
It dates from the 1500s.

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