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Ako dantsu(赤穂緞通)

あこうだんつう Ako Rug

Begun by one self-taught woman; cotton woven then clipped with shears so the pattern stands in relief.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
Area in the prefectureHarima

FAQ

Where is Ako Rug?
It is in Akō, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Ako Rug?
Begun by one self-taught woman; cotton woven then clipped with shears so the pattern stands in relief. The focus is textiles.
When was Ako Rug established?
It dates from 1874.

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