Journeys in Japan S4E40 - Continuing the Thread of Tradition: Kiryu
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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.
| Released | Feb 02, 2010 |
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| Runtime | 28min |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Actor | Bill Sullivan |
| Director | N/A |
| Production | Japan International Broadcasting (JIB) |