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Motoyuigami
Motoyui is a string of paper used to hold the hair in the Edo period (1603-1868). It was mainly produced in Iida. Its production during the Meiji period (1868-1912) was replaced by Mizuhiki (cf. Mizuhiki).
Origin:
Japan
Local scripture:
元結紙
Botanical name:
Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) L’Hér. ex Vent.