A Japancrafted Life
Usui Raw Silk Company in Annaka, Gunma, is Japan’s largest silk mill. Now, Usui is the only one left.
A bioactive protein secreted by silkworms and typically discarded in silk-making is being recovered and adapted for use in high-end bath products that benefi t skin and the environment.
The value of Gunma’s silk is not only in the product itself, but also the rich history of the industry.
These are selected Videos dedicated to this year by editorial team!
