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Nestled over 3,000 meters high in the heart of the Japanese Alps lies Shirakawago—a remote village where traditional life has endured for centuries. Surrounded by towering peaks and deep snow, the villagers adapted by building some of the most iconic houses in Japan: the gassho-zukuri, with steep, thatched roofs resembling praying hands.
These homes, crafted entirely from natural materials, are more than just architectural wonders—they were once silk factories. Hidden beneath their high-pitched roofs, generations of mountain dwellers raised silkworms in the attic spaces, transforming these humble dwellings into thriving centers of textile production. In an environment too harsh for farming, silk became a lifeline.
Recognized today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shirakawago stands as a living monument to ingenuity, resilience, and the quiet legacy of the silkworm.
Documentary: A World of Colours – Japan in Green
(2017)
Directed by: Stéphane Jacques
Production : ZED, Voyage
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Nestled over 3,000 meters high in the heart of the Japanese Alps lies Shirakawago—a remote village where traditional life has endured for centuries. Surrounded by towering peaks and deep snow, the villagers adapted by building some of the most iconic houses in Japan: the gassho-zukuri, with steep, thatched roofs resembling praying hands.
These homes, crafted entirely from natural materials, are more than just architectural wonders—they were once silk factories. Hidden beneath their high-pitched roofs, generations of mountain dwellers raised silkworms in the attic spaces, transforming these humble dwellings into thriving centers of textile production. In an environment too harsh for farming, silk became a lifeline.
Recognized today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shirakawago stands as a living monument to ingenuity, resilience, and the quiet legacy of the silkworm.
Documentary: A World of Colours – Japan in Green
(2017)
Directed by: Stéphane Jacques
Production : ZED, Voyage
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