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Amami bashofu and island textiles（奄美の芭蕉布と島の織物）

あまみのばしょうふ Banana Fibre Cloth of Amami

Amami bashofu and island textiles（奄美の芭蕉布と島の織物）

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Fibre stripped from banana stems, split fine and spun by hand; a single bolt takes two hundred plants.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townAmami
Area in the prefectureOuter islands

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Where is Banana Fibre Cloth of Amami?
It is in Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Banana Fibre Cloth of Amami?
Fibre stripped from banana stems, split fine and spun by hand; a single bolt takes two hundred plants. The focus is textiles.

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