As the cold wind blows, wrapping yourself in a one-of-a-kind handmade scarf warms both body and soul. This is the DIY scarf I made during my visit to the Wu Fu-yang Sock Story Museum, which was honored as a “2023 International Spotlight Tourist Factory,” and it brought back fond memories of family.
Wu Fu-yang Sock Story Museum: A renowned tourist factory
When it comes to the everyday item known as “socks,” many people think of Shetou Township in Changhua County — the birthplace of Taiwan’s sock-weaving industry. In fact, Wu Fu-yang Knitting Co., Ltd., founded in Taipei City in 1936 during the Japanese colonial era, was the very first manufacturer to produce “Made in Taiwan” socks.
Stepping into the “small but beautiful” Wu Fu-yang Sock Story Museum, the first thing you see is a display of cotton sock plushies, scarves, and water bottle covers on the counter — it’s impossible not to exclaim, “Kawaii!” The interior of the Sock Story Museum is thoughtfully organized into diverse zones, each with its own stunning highlights. Following the friendly tour guide, I took a valuable “sock studies” lesson.
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