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Amami mud dyeing（奄美の泥染）
あまみのどろぞめ Mud Dyeing of Amami
Plant dye and mud alternated more than twenty times to reach a black no chemical dye can match.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Dyeing and weaving |
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| City / town | Amami |
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| Area in the prefecture | Outer islands |
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FAQ
- Where is Mud Dyeing of Amami?
- It is in Amami, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Mud Dyeing of Amami?
- Plant dye and mud alternated more than twenty times to reach a black no chemical dye can match. The focus is textiles.
- When was Mud Dyeing of Amami established?
- It dates from 1300.
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