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Enshu textiles（遠州織物）

えんしゅうおりもの Enshu Textiles

One of Japan's three great cotton districts, where mills deliberately keep old shuttle looms to weave a slower, thicker cloth.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townHamamatsu
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureWestern area

FAQ

Where is Enshu Textiles?
It is in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Enshu Textiles?
One of Japan's three great cotton districts, where mills deliberately keep old shuttle looms to weave a slower, thicker cloth. The focus is textiles.
When was Enshu Textiles established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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