The traditional Li textile techniques of spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering are employed by women of the Li ethnic group of Hainan Province, China, to make cotton, hemp and other fibres into ...
However, it’s the Silk Weaving Workshop that physically transports you to silk’s humble beginnings. A variety of ancient looms demonstrate traditional silk-weaving technology, offering you a ...
We meet artisans who practice traditional silk weaving and visit Tokyo's only remaining silkworm farm. Later, we make our way to the local geisha entertainment district, which flourished alongside ...