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Nishimura Orimono ORIBA (西村織物 ORIBA)

Chikushino · Japan

Nishimura Orimono is the oldest Hakata-ori weaver still operating.

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What Nishimura Orimono ORIBA (西村織物 ORIBA) is known for

Nishimura Orimono is a working Hakata-ori weaver; Gihei Nishimura opened the weaving factory in 1861 after studying under the Shirouzu family (one of the Edo twelve licensed houses); ORIBA at the factory entrance sells obi and accessories.

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