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Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu

Journeys in Japan

Season 4Episode 40Aired 2013-12-10
Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu

Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu

Kiryu City of Gunma Prefecture is renowned for its textile industry. Kiryu Ori is produced using Jacquard looms for intricate, as well as colorful, kimono and obi sash designs. Model and actress Lemi Duncan explores the city, visiting a Kiryu Ori mill, a weaving workshop, and a bakery in a converted sawtooth roof mill.