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Season 12 Episode
- Season 10 Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns
- Season 10 Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture
- Season 10 Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery
- Season 10 Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and its Blessings
- Season 10 Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts
- Season 10 Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil
- Season 10 Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart
- Season 10 Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients
- Season 10 Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of Recycling
- Season 10 Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables
- Season 10 Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths into the Future
- Season 10 The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's Hearts
- Season 10 Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor
- Season 10 Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields
- Season 10 The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations
- Season 10 Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto
- Season 10 Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations
- Season 10 Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair
- Season 10 New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper
- Season 10 Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital
- Season 10 The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom
- Season 10 Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine
- Season 10 The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital
Core Kyoto - Season 10 Episode 1 Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns
5.00 28 minutes Gold and silver threads, made by lacquering gold and silver leaf onto washi, are indispensable in Nishijin brocade. The opulent appearance led to generous use in court and religious attire, and in festival floats and palanquins. In the 1960s, mass production of lamé enabled the industry to diversify into women's fashion. But now it is in crisis with a lack of craftsmen, and market shrinkage due to the pandemic. Discover how artisans struggle to conceive fresh ideas and create new opportunities.
