Tango Chirimen has a history of about 300 years and is still popular among many people as a high-class silk fabric. The history of Tango Chirimen is introduced in four sections. The characteristics of Tango Chirimen are also explained, so let’s see what kind of charms Tango Chirimen has. What is Tango Chirimen? Tango Chirimen is a post-dyed fabric produced mainly in the Tango...
Ogawa-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture, is known as the hometown of washi paper. The technique of handmade washi, registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, has been handed down from generation to generation. This article explains the charms of Ogawa Town, the hometown of washi, as well as the characteristics of Ogawa washi. About Ogawa Town Ogawa Town is located in the central part of...
Kuroe, located in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, is an area known as the home of Kishu lacquerware. In this article, we will introduce Kishu lacquerware as well as the townscape and sights of Kuroe, which has a long history. What is the lacquerware town of Kuroe? Lacquerware town “Kuroe” is the name of a place in Kainan City, located in the northwestern part of...
