Value Village ／ Shimane ／ Art & Crafts

Mask and costume workshops of Iwami Kagura（石見神楽の面と衣裳の工房）

いわみかぐらのめん Mask and Costume Makers of Iwami

Masks are built from layered paper to stay light for violent dancing; the embroidered robes can cost millions of yen.

Type	Workshop or kiln
Genre	Sculpture / Dyeing and weaving
City / town	Hamada
Founded / opened	Edo period
Area in the prefecture	Iwami

FAQ

Where is Mask and Costume Makers of Iwami?: It is in Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Mask and Costume Makers of Iwami?: Masks are built from layered paper to stay light for violent dancing; the embroidered robes can cost millions of yen. The focus is sculpture, textiles.
When was Mask and Costume Makers of Iwami established?: It dates from the Edo period.