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Kihachijo（黄八丈）

きはちじょう Kihachijo Silk

Kihachijo（黄八丈）

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Silk dyed yellow, brown and black using only the island's own plants, from dye pot to loom.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townHachijo
Founded / openedMuromachi period
Area in the prefectureIsland districts

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Where is Kihachijo Silk?
It is in Hachijō, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Kihachijo Silk?
Silk dyed yellow, brown and black using only the island's own plants, from dye pot to loom. The focus is textiles.

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