Ojiya-chijimi

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TypeFabric
MaterialRamie
Production methodWeaving
Production processCraft production
Ojiya-chijimi
Ojiya-chijimi
TypeFabric
MaterialRamie
Production methodWeaving
Production processCraft production
Place of originOjiya, Japan

Ojiya-chijimi (Japanese: 小千谷縮[1]) is a Hemp that is woven mainly in Ojiya, Niigata in Japan.[2] It is a fabric using Ramie (Ramie fabric).[3] It was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property in 1955, and was registered as a Intangible cultural heritage along with Echigo-jofu in 2009.[4]

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