“Iga braid is from the Iga-Ueno region. The origins of this art form are older than the Nara era.
Iga-Ueno currently produces more braid than any other region in Japan. The beautifully colored Iga brains, especially obijime and haorihimo, are very popular throughout Japan.
An obijime is a cord tied over the sash (obi) that is worn within a kimono.
A haorihimo is a short cord for doing up a half-length coat (haori).”
| Address | 116-2 Ueno Marunouchi, Iga City （Iga Traditional Traditions Museum） |
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| Access | 5 min. walk from "Uenoichi Station" of Iga Railway |
| Business hours | 9:00～17:00 |
| Regular holidays | Every Monday except holidays |
| Fee | free(Experience fee: 1,100 yen / *Reservations required, up to 50 people at a time) |
| Parking | Parking lot available |
