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  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-silk-4.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-silk-2.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-15.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-10.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-12.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-8.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-5.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-3.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-silk-3.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-16.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-14.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-7.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-4.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-2.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-1.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-silk-1.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-13.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-11.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-tsumugi-silk-9.jpg
  • Yuki tsumugi is a high grade silk fashioned in a folk art style via techniques handed down since the Nara period in the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof and is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, woven using looms that have been used for over 1500 years.<br />
This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Yuki tsumugi is silk using techniques that have been in use since the 8th century.   All the work is done by hand, including spinning and weaving producing silk with a uniquely rough texture.  It is only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting, as it is woven on looms that have been used for over 1500 years using woof and warp technique.. This unique Japanese silk is made only in Yuki, Ibaraki, Japan. Yuki is a fertile region near the Kinu River and has a long history of sericulture. Yuki tsumugi silk has been designated UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
    yuki-silk-5.jpg
  • 36. Yuki Tsumugi Silk 結城紬 is a high-grade silk produced using folk techniques handed down since the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving, all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof.  It is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting.  It is woven using types of looms which have been used for over a thousand years. Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River in Saitama Prefecture with a long history of sericulture using these techniques.
    36.INTANGIBLE-SILK-05.jpg
  • 36. Yuki Tsumugi Silk 結城紬 is a high-grade silk produced using folk techniques handed down since the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving, all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof.  It is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting.  It is woven using types of looms which have been used for over a thousand years. Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River in Saitama Prefecture with a long history of sericulture using these techniques.
    36.INTANGIBLE-SILK-02.jpg
  • 36. Yuki Tsumugi Silk 結城紬 is a high-grade silk produced using folk techniques handed down since the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving, all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof.  It is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting.  It is woven using types of looms which have been used for over a thousand years. Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River in Saitama Prefecture with a long history of sericulture using these techniques.
    36.INTANGIBLE-SILK-04.jpg
  • 36. Yuki Tsumugi Silk 結城紬 is a high-grade silk produced using folk techniques handed down since the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving, all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof.  It is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting.  It is woven using types of looms which have been used for over a thousand years. Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River in Saitama Prefecture with a long history of sericulture using these techniques.
    36.INTANGIBLE-SILK-03.jpg
  • 36. Yuki Tsumugi Silk 結城紬 is a high-grade silk produced using folk techniques handed down since the 8th century.  From the spinning to the actual weaving, all the work is done by hand. This process produces silk with a unique texture.  The spinner produces thread of a uniform thickness based on whether it will be used as warp or woof.  It is the only fabric in the world not reinforced by twisting.  It is woven using types of looms which have been used for over a thousand years. Yuki is a fertile region along the Kinu River in Saitama Prefecture with a long history of sericulture using these techniques.
    36.INTANGIBLE-SILK-01.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    hoi-an-silk.jpg
  • Hoi An Silk Lanterns - Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly silk lamps and lanterns.  The lanterns are out in full force during lunar cycles when the moon is full and candles are placed in front of buildings and electrical lights turned off.  This gives the lanterns a special appeal.  Other specialties in Hoi An include tailor made clothing and hand carved wooden items.
    hoi-an-lanterns-11.jpg
  • Hoi An Silk Lanterns - Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly silk lamps and lanterns.  The lanterns are out in full force during lunar cycles when the moon is full and candles are placed in front of buildings and electrical lights turned off.  This gives the lanterns a special appeal.  Other specialties in Hoi An include tailor made clothing and hand carved wooden items.
    hoi-an-lanterns-12.jpg
  • Hoi An Silk Lamps - Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly silk lamps and lanterns.  Other specialties include tailor made clothing and hand carved wooden items.
    hoi-an-lanterns-1.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    hoi-an-tailors-1.jpg
  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
    tomioka-silk-mill-5.jpg
  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
    tomioka-silk-mill-12.jpg
  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
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  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
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  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
    tomioka-silk-mill-1.jpg
  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
    tomioka-silk-mill-2.jpg
  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
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  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
    tomioka-silk-mill-4.jpg
  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
    tomioka-silk-mill-11.jpg
  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
    tomioka-silk-mill-9.jpg
  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
    tomioka-silk-mill-6.jpg
  • Tomioka Silk Mill was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the end of the Edo period when Japan began trade with the west.  At the time of the Edo Period the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable production of silk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.  The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
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  • 69. Tomioka Silk Mill 富岡製糸場  was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the beginning of the Meiji period when Japan opened up trade links with the west.  At that time the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable the production of silk in bulk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.
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  • 69. Tomioka Silk Mill 富岡製糸場  was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the beginning of the Meiji period when Japan opened up trade links with the west.  At that time the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable the production of silk in bulk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.
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  • 69. Tomioka Silk Mill 富岡製糸場  was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the beginning of the Meiji period when Japan opened up trade links with the west.  At that time the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable the production of silk in bulk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.
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  • 69. Tomioka Silk Mill 富岡製糸場  was the first silk production factory in Japan.  It was established at the beginning of the Meiji period when Japan opened up trade links with the west.  At that time the most important Japanese export was raw silk.  Because raw silk was produced by hand, not enough could be made to meet demand.  The government set up a model factory equipped with modern silk producing machines from France to enable the production of silk in bulk and to train local Japanese in these techniques.
    69.TOMIOKA-02.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly silk lamps and lanterns.  Other specialties include tailor made clothing and hand carved wooden items.
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  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly silk lamps and lanterns.  Other specialties include tailor made clothing and hand carved wooden items.
    Vietnamese-lanterns-6.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    vietnamese-craftsmen-2.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    vietnamese-craftsmen-3.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    hoi-an-tailors-6.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    hoi-an-tailors-3.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    vietnamese-craftsmen-5.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    hoi-an-tailors-2.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    hoi-an-tailors-4.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    vietnamese-lantern-1.jpg
  • Hoi An is well known throughout Asia for its hand made crafts, particularly tailor made clothing.  Other specialties include silk lamps and lanterns and hard carved wooden items.
    vietnamese-craftsmen-4.jpg
  • Kimono designer painting on silk. Kimono are hand made, which is in part why they are so expensive.  The kimono is the traditional clothing of Japan. Originally the word "kimono"  meant "thing to wear" but now has come to denote a particular type of traditional full-length Japanese garment.
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  • Kimono designer painting on silk. Kimono are hand made, which is in part why they are so expensive.  The kimono is the traditional clothing of Japan. Originally the word "kimono"  meant "thing to wear" but now has come to denote a particular type of traditional full-length Japanese garment.
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  • Bowing at the Kimono Show, Nishijin Textiles; Kimono are made of silk and normally very expensive though there is now a thriving market in second hand kimono. Nowadays they are worn at formal or traditional occasions such as funerals, weddings or tea ceremonies. Kimono differ in style and color depending on the occasion on which it is worn and the age and marital status of the person wearing it. To put on a kimono needs some practice. Especially tying the belt (obi) alone is difficult so that many people require assistance. Wearing a kimono properly includes proper hair style, traditional shoes, socks, underwear, and a small handbag for women.
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  • Showing Kimono at Nishijin Textile Centre, Kyoto Kimono are made of silk and normally very expensive though there is now a thriving market in second hand kimono. Nowadays they are worn at formal or traditional occasions such as funerals, weddings or tea ceremonies. Kimono differ in style and color depending on the occasion on which it is worn and the age and marital status of the person wearing it. To put on a kimono needs some practice. Especially tying the belt (obi) alone is difficult so that many people require assistance. Wearing a kimono properly includes proper hair style, traditional shoes, socks, underwear, and a small handbag for women.
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  • Taking a Bow at the Kimono Show at Nishijin Textiles; Kimono are made of silk and normally very expensive though there is now a thriving market in second hand kimono. Nowadays they are worn at formal or traditional occasions such as funerals, weddings or tea ceremonies. Kimono differ in style and color depending on the occasion on which it is worn and the age and marital status of the person wearing it. To put on a kimono needs some practice. Especially tying the belt (obi) alone is difficult so that many people require assistance. Wearing a kimono properly includes proper hair style, traditional shoes, socks, underwear, and a small handbag for women.
    nishijin-kimono-5.jpg
  • Kimono are made of silk and normally very expensive though there is now a thriving market in second hand kimono. Nowadays they are worn at formal or traditional occasions such as funerals, weddings or tea ceremonies. Kimono differ in style and color depending on the occasion on which it is worn and the age and marital status of the person wearing it. To put on a kimono needs some practice. Especially tying the belt (obi) alone is difficult so that many people require assistance. Wearing a kimono properly includes proper hair style, traditional shoes, socks, underwear, and a small handbag for women.
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  • Kimono Fashion Show at Nishijin Textiles; Kimono are made of silk and normally very expensive though there is now a thriving market in second hand kimono. Nowadays they are worn at formal or traditional occasions such as funerals, weddings or tea ceremonies. Kimono differ in style and color depending on the occasion on which it is worn and the age and marital status of the person wearing it. To put on a kimono needs some practice. Especially tying the belt (obi) alone is difficult so that many people require assistance. Wearing a kimono properly includes proper hair style, traditional shoes, socks, underwear, and a small handbag for women.
    nishijin-kimono-2.jpg
  • Kimono are made of silk and normally very expensive though there is now a thriving market in second hand kimono. Nowadays they are worn at formal or traditional occasions such as funerals, weddings or tea ceremonies. Kimono differ in style and color depending on the occasion on which it is worn and the age and marital status of the person wearing it. To put on a kimono needs some practice. Especially tying the belt (obi) alone is difficult so that many people require assistance. Wearing a kimono properly includes proper hair style, traditional shoes, socks, underwear, and a small handbag for women.
    nishijin-kimono-6.jpg