step2 Hello! ! This is MieL editorial department. Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, is now particularly famous for its Matsusaka beef, but during the Edo period it was known as the home of the Matsusaka merchants, who played an important role in the Japanese economy, and as a town on the road to Ise. This time, we would like to introduce to you the members of Sun-El who took on the challenge of weaving Matsusaka Momen, which was the opportunity for Matsusaka merchants to make a fortune. Striped patterns are sweeping the streets of Edo! The profound history of Matsusaka Momen Nishikawa First, before we show you the weaving experience, I would like to introduce you to the history of Matsusaka Momen. Textile technology was brought to Matsusaka from the continent in the late 5th century, and...