Kurabo Memorial Hall

Interesting historical background

This museum gives some historical background on Kurashiki's textile industry. Only some of the labels are in English so I had to use Google Translate a bit, nonetheless I found it informative. The fac...

Ancient architecture

Original Text

It is an exhibition zone located in Kurashiki Ivy Square. The exterior is built in European architecture. Inside, there is a historical information explained as well.

Cangshi Textile Performance の History そのもの

Original Text

The Kurabo Memorial Hall is located in the current Kurashiki Ivy Square, the site of the head office factory of the limited liability Kurashiki spinning office, which was founded in 1881. The history of Kurashiki spinning was exhibited by age group. The first room was in the Meiji period, the second room was in the Taisho period, the third room was in the Showa period (prewar / during the war), and the fourth room was in the Showa period (postwar) ～ modern times, and the last fifth room was in the chronological corner. Each exhibition room was not only the exhibits but also the interior decoration of the era, including the floor. I understood the background of the exhibits and it was very good ...

I like the history of such a company.

Original Text

It is a history museum that has been around since the history of "KURABO" was founded as Kurashiki Spinning and has been around for many years. As with any company, the history of the company that survived for many years is interesting. Naturally, it will be a history with valleys and mountains, so it's exciting.

You can learn spinning, a former major industry

Original Text

The building is attractive, but the exhibits are of different interest. Some people feel that it is not as attractive as the price, and if you are interested in the development of spinning from the Meiji to Showa, it should be interesting as it is.