Shiga Prefecture
Japan’s persimmon dye tradition endures in Shiga
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In Shiga Prefecture, home to Japan's largest freshwater lake, the millennium-old tradition of kakishibu-zome dyeing with persimmon juice persists. Amid the sweltering heat of a summer greenhouse, fabrics absorb the natural dye, embodying sustainable craftsmanship. Second-generation textile worker Kiyoshi Omae shares its subtle benefits.