It mainly introduces the history of Kumejima Tsumugi and how it’s made. You can see the actual fabric, plus dyeing and weaving demonstrations.
The quality is seriously impressive—you can tell right away this is a labor-intensive traditional craft.
The space isn’t big, but the exhibits are well put together. It’s not the kind of place where you just breeze through.
Kumejima Tsumugi no Sato Yuimaru-kan | Review by Edith Wang
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