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Yamura townscape and Gunnai textiles(谷村の町並みと郡内織)
やむらのまちなみ Yamura and Gunnai Textiles
Thin lustrous silk that sold in Edo for linings and umbrellas, woven in this valley.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Dyeing and weaving / Architecture |
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| City / town | Tsuru |
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| Founded / opened | Edo period |
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| Area in the prefecture | Gunnai (northern foot of Mt. Fuji) |
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FAQ
- Where is Yamura and Gunnai Textiles?
- It is in Tsuru, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Yamura and Gunnai Textiles?
- Thin lustrous silk that sold in Edo for linings and umbrellas, woven in this valley. The focus is textiles, architecture.
- When was Yamura and Gunnai Textiles established?
- It dates from the Edo period.
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