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Fukumitsu washi and asa-nuno(福光の和紙と麻布)

ふくみつのわし Paper and Hemp of Fukumitsu

Paper from Gokayama kozo and hemp cloth woven in the hills - work for the months the snow shut everyone in.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics / Dyeing and weaving
City / townNanto
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureGosei (western Toyama)

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Where is Paper and Hemp of Fukumitsu?
It is in Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Paper and Hemp of Fukumitsu?
Paper from Gokayama kozo and hemp cloth woven in the hills - work for the months the snow shut everyone in. The focus is crafts and ceramics, textiles.
When was Paper and Hemp of Fukumitsu established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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