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Gifu chochin（岐阜提灯）

ぎふぢょうちん Gifu Lanterns

Gifu chochin（岐阜提灯）

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Mino paper stretched so thin the bamboo ribs show through when the lantern is lit.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townGifu
Area in the prefectureGifu

FAQ

Where is Gifu Lanterns?
It is in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Gifu Lanterns?
Mino paper stretched so thin the bamboo ribs show through when the lantern is lit. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Gifu Lanterns established?
It dates from the 1700s.

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