群馬県·工芸品
Tomioka Silk
The Tomioka Silk Mill was registered as a World Heritage site in 2014. Inherited from that very land of Tomioka is 'Tomioka Silk.' In 1872 (Meiji 5), the Tomioka Silk Mill was established by the Meiji government, introducing technology from France as Japan's first model state-run silk reeling factory. At the time, it boasted one of the largest scales in the world, and the raw silk produced here supported Japan's modernization. Although the number of silkworm farmers in the city once decreased sharply, efforts to protect the silk industry ensure that Tomioka-produced silk is still carefully manufactured today. These silk products, with their smooth texture, are gifts that softly wrap the story of Japan's modern industry. They are items you will want to hand to someone special.
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