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ならざらし Nara Bleached Ramie

Ramie cloth whitened by water and sun alone, supplied to the shogunate for priests' and samurai dress.

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

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Where is Nara Bleached Ramie?
It is in Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Nara Bleached Ramie?
Ramie cloth whitened by water and sun alone, supplied to the shogunate for priests' and samurai dress. The focus is textiles.
When was Nara Bleached Ramie established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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