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Roll of Cloth (tanmono)

NHK Educational

NHK Educational
Tokyo, Japan

The meticulous but whimsical ethos of these Edoites can be seen in their komon (fine patterns).
Edo komon textiles look almost like solid colors from far away, but when viewed up close, they reveal countless tiny dots and shapes.

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  • Title: Roll of Cloth (tanmono)
  • Original Source: Ichie, Saotome dyeing factory
  • Photographer: Tadayuki Minamoto
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