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Hanno Oshima Tsumugi (Silk textiles) cloth main producing districts:Hanno, Iruma History and Features The origin of the silk textiles in Hanno district can be traced back to the Wado period (708-715). Oshima Tsumugi are woven one by one matching the patterns using only in carefully selected silk threads. They are hardwearing and not affected by fashion trends so it is possible to wear them for a long time. They are characterized by their minute patterns.