Sakiori

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

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Saki-ori is a method in which cloth is torn into small pieces and used as weft threads, and cotton warp threads are woven on a loom.The irregular striped pattern of the fabric gives it a rustic feel. As a folk craft that reflects the wisdom of our ancestors who used cloth with care, it has been well-received in various fields, including bags and business card holders.

Inquiries: Sakiori Densetsu Kan
TEL.0198-44-3125
Website: http://www.city.hanamaki.iwate.jp/

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Sakiori tradition museum

The ``Sakiori Folklore Museum'' has been set up as a facility to experience and pass on ``Sakiori,'' a technique that has been passed down in this region since before the Meiji era, by tearing old cloth and using it for the weft and weaving it into the warp using a loom. . There are 13 weaving machines in the museum, and even beginners can easily enjoy saki-weaving while receiving guidance, as well as displaying and selling saki-ori products.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

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Narushima Washi Crafts Museum

The Narushima Washi Crafts Museum is a production base for Narushima Washi, the northernmost Japanese paper in Japan, and a facility for experiencing paper making. Everything about Narushima Washi is concentrated in the museum, and you can experience the culture of Washi that has been handed down since ancient times in Japan. Additionally, during the winter when paper making is in full swing, you can also observe the paper making process.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Museums Souvenirs Crafts Experience facilities

Beetle contact dome

Beetle Fureai Dome" releases many beetles inside the dome, and visitors can easily touch them. During the season, approximately 10,000 beetles are released. Open from early July to early August every year.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Experience facilities