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Nara kaya and asa weaving（奈良蚊帳と麻織）

ならがや Nara Mosquito Nets

Nara kaya and asa weaving（奈良蚊帳と麻織）

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A loose hemp weave that stops insects but not air; when nets fell out of use the cloth survived as kitchen towels.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townNara
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureNara

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Where is Nara Mosquito Nets?
It is in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Nara Mosquito Nets?
A loose hemp weave that stops insects but not air; when nets fell out of use the cloth survived as kitchen towels. The focus is textiles.
When was Nara Mosquito Nets established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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