Life and Culture of Mountain FolkA Virtual Experience of Mountain Folk Culture The Storytellers of Mt. Hakusan
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Life and Culture of Mountain Folk
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4.Wisdom of gDezukurihHousingEating HabitsFolk Crafts and Tools
Agricultural utensilsCooking utensilsUtensils used around the open hearthSilk raising utensilsWeaving utensilsForestry utensilsFootgear, clothes and outfit for cold weatherOther daily commodities
Spinning wheel
gIrumeh base
gObokeh container
gJachanashih binder
gHatagoh weaving loom
photo:gHatagoh weaving loom
gHatagoh weaving loom
A home-made loom for weaving fabrics
It is made of magnolia which is light, durable, easy to machine, and less distorted.
Casual clothes made of cotton and hemp are carefully hand-made by women in each household.
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