Tamba Momen: Tamba Cotton
July 31, 2015Tamba Momen (cotton)" was a popular working clothes fabric that farmers weaved during farm work. While spinning, they used to sing a folk song "Shinoyama Spinning Song", which is famous for its unique sound.
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Translation by: Eri Hara, reviewed by Aya Matsui
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