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Kumagaya dyeing（熊谷染）

くまがやぞめ Kumagaya Dyeing

Dyeing that grew on the Arakawa river, keeping both stencil work and hand-painted yuzen.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townKumagaya
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureNorthern area

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Where is Kumagaya Dyeing?
It is in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Kumagaya Dyeing?
Dyeing that grew on the Arakawa river, keeping both stencil work and hand-painted yuzen. The focus is textiles.
When was Kumagaya Dyeing established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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