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Nishijin (西陣) is a district in Kyoto spanning from Kamigyō ward to Kita ward. Though it is well known as a district, there is no administractive area called "Nishijin". [ 1 ] Nishijin is notable for its textile production, and is the birthplace of nishijin-ori , a high-quality, well-known silk brocade fabric, woven with colourful silk yarn ...
Tatsumura Textile, located in Nishijin, is a center of nishijin-ori manufacturing today. Founded by Heizo Tatsumura I in the 19th century, it is renowned for making some of the most luxurious nishijin-ori obi, [6] as well as having been responsible for the tutelage of well-known painters such as the late Inshō Dōmoto.
The Weavers of Nishijin (西陣 （ にし じん ）, Nishijin), also known in English simply as Nishijin, [1] is a 1961 Japanese short documentary film directed by Toshio Matsumoto. [2] It starred Hideo Kanze as a Noh player. [ 3 ]
Kamishichiken is located in Kyoto's Nishijin area, which is known for traditional hand-woven textiles. The quiet streets of Kamigyō-ku are made up of dark wooden buildings, mainly ochaya (teahouses) and okiya (geisha houses). [ 1 ]
The Weavers of Nishijin: 西陣 Nishijin: 26 min 1963 The Song of Stone: 石の詩 Ishi no Uta: 25 min 1967 Mothers: 母たち Haha-tachi: 40 min 1968 For the Damaged Right Eye (A.K.A. For My Crushed Right Eye) つぶれかかった右眼のために Tsuburekakatta migime no tame ni: 13 min 1969 Extasis: エクスタシス Extasis [5] 10 min ...
On April 1, 1889, Fukuoka-shi was founded. The northeastern part of Sawara-gun (早良郡) was merged into Fukuoka-shi.. On April 1, 1972, Fukuoka-shi was designated as a government ordinance city.
The St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church (カトリック西陣聖ヨゼフ教会) is s a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Nishijin district of the city of Kyoto. It is the second oldest Catholic Church in Kyoto. [1] [2]
Nishijin Station (西新駅, Nishijin-eki) is a train station located in Sawara-ku. The station's symbol is based on a pen, a pencil, and the letter "N" because the Nishijin area has many schools. The station's symbol is based on a pen, a pencil, and the letter "N" because the Nishijin area has many schools.