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Handmade paper shortlisted for UNESCO list

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Traditional Japanese handmade paper has been shortlisted by a UNESCO preliminary review panel for possible inclusion on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the Cultural Affairs Agency said Oct. 28.

The U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s Intergovernmental Committee will decide in Paris in late November on whether to list traditional handmade paper from Saitama, Gifu and Shimane prefectures.

Making the list would likely help promote traditional Japanese crafts overseas. (Kyodo)

「和紙」、ユネスコ無形文化遺産登録へ

文化庁は10月28日、日本が推薦していた手すき和紙の技術がユネスコの無形文化遺産に登録される見通しだと発表した。

The Japan Times ST: November 7, 2014