Oroku-gushi: Oroku-gushi Combs
January 19, 2023Oroku-gushi Combs are the practical combs made of wood - Approximately 100 thin teeth are placed to the shaft that is shorter than 10 cm. Kiso Village (Kiso County, Nagano Prefecture) is their main production site. Located in the uppermost portion of Kiso river, this community is prospering as the "water resource village" because of dense forests and rich water resources.
[Traditional tool craft designated by the Governor of Nagano Prefecture]
Information provided by: Industrial Promotion Division of Kiso Village office,
Kiso Village Oroku-gushi Artisan Association
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Oroku-gushi: Oroku-gushi Combs
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