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Awa shijira weaving（阿波しじら織）

あわしじらおり Awa Shijira Cloth

Woven at uneven tension and then shrunk, so the surface puckers and touches the skin less - a cloth for heat.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townTokushima
Area in the prefectureEastern area

FAQ

Where is Awa Shijira Cloth?
It is in Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Awa Shijira Cloth?
Woven at uneven tension and then shrunk, so the surface puckers and touches the skin less - a cloth for heat. The focus is textiles.
When was Awa Shijira Cloth established?
It dates from the 1860s.

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