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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.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreDyeing and weaving / Architecture
City / townTsuru
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureGunnai (northern foot of Mt. Fuji)

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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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