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Ogawa washi and Hosokawa paper（小川和紙・細川紙）

おがわわし・ほそかわし Ogawa Washi and Hosokawa Paper

Ogawa washi and Hosokawa paper（小川和紙・細川紙）

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Paper made from kozo alone, supplying Edo for centuries; the technique is UNESCO Intangible Heritage.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townOgawa
Area in the prefectureWestern area

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Where is Ogawa Washi and Hosokawa Paper?
It is in Ogawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Ogawa Washi and Hosokawa Paper?
Paper made from kozo alone, supplying Edo for centuries; the technique is UNESCO Intangible Heritage. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Ogawa Washi and Hosokawa Paper established?
It dates from the 1300s.

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