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Matsusaka cotton（松阪木綿）
まつさかもめん Matsusaka Cotton
Striped cotton that swept Edo: sober enough to slip past sumptuary law, but luxurious in the quality of its thread.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Dyeing and weaving |
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| City / town | Matsusaka |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Chusei |
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FAQ
- Where is Matsusaka Cotton?
- It is in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Matsusaka Cotton?
- Striped cotton that swept Edo: sober enough to slip past sumptuary law, but luxurious in the quality of its thread. The focus is textiles.
- When was Matsusaka Cotton established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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