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Tango chirimen（丹後ちりめん）

たんごちりめん Tango Chirimen Silk Crepe

Tango chirimen（丹後ちりめん）

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Silk hard-twisted then shrunk in hot water to raise its crinkled surface; most of Japan's undyed kimono cloth is woven here.

Type	Workshop or kiln
Genre	Dyeing and weaving
Area in the prefecture	Tango

FAQ

Where is Tango Chirimen Silk Crepe?: It is in Yosano, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Tango Chirimen Silk Crepe?: Silk hard-twisted then shrunk in hot water to raise its crinkled surface; most of Japan's undyed kimono cloth is woven here. The focus is textiles.
When was Tango Chirimen Silk Crepe established?: It dates from the 1720s.

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https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/丹後ちりめん

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