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Echigo jofu（越後上布）

えちごじょうふ Echigo Jofu Ramie Cloth

Ramie split by fingernail, spun by hand, woven, then bleached on the snow; UNESCO Intangible Heritage.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
Founded / openedNara period
Area in the prefectureChuetsu

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Where is Echigo Jofu Ramie Cloth?
It is in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Echigo Jofu Ramie Cloth?
Ramie split by fingernail, spun by hand, woven, then bleached on the snow; UNESCO Intangible Heritage. The focus is textiles.

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