Ojiya-chijimi
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Ojiya-chijimi | |
| Type | Fabric |
|---|---|
| Material | Ramie |
| Production method | Weaving |
| Production process | Craft production |
| Place of origin | Ojiya, 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]