You can see everything about Ushikubi Silk, which has a 1000-year history , and whose techniques have been handed down from mothers to daughters, such as the procedure from thread coloring to weaving. The display room and section show a number of kusaki-zome pieces with indigo plants and black lilies (designated local flower), giving a warm feel to visitors. Address: nu-17 Shiramine-mura, Ishikawa-gun, Ishikawa-ken, Japan Telephone: +81-7619-8-2859 fax: +81-7619-8-2146

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