Biography of Heirō Kitagawa

Heirō Kitagawa (* 15. July 1898 in Kyoto; † 28. November 1988 in Sakyō-ku) was a japanese silk weaver. He was 90 years old. He studied at Kyoto City University of Arts. His awards include Living National Treasure of Japan and Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class. His cause of death was respiratory failure.