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Tsuruoka silk（鶴岡シルク）

つるおかしるく Tsuruoka Silk

Tsuruoka silk（鶴岡シルク）

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One of the few places in Japan where silk is raised, reeled and woven in a single district.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townTsuruoka
Area in the prefectureShonai

FAQ

Where is Tsuruoka Silk?
It is in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Tsuruoka Silk?
One of the few places in Japan where silk is raised, reeled and woven in a single district. The focus is textiles.
When was Tsuruoka Silk established?
It dates from the 1870s.

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