Yokohama Silk Museum

History of local silk trade, with lots of nice displays

Larry Knipfing Jan 28, 2013 - 1 min read

This felt like a display from the early 1960s

Real silk that you can reach down and touch

Many fascinating items are on display here

An example of an add for silk from Yokohama's early days

Another display of silk actually being made in front of your eyes

The Silk Museum was established in 1959 and has been going strong ever since. It has recently re-opened after a number of renovations, and features a number of interesting displays including quite a few gorgeous kimono. The museum also includes displays of silk-making machines, as well as actual demonstrations of silk being manufactured, which is fascinating.

http://www.silkmuseum.or.jp/english_main/information/

Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...