15 Minutes - Season 4 Episode 5 A Treasured Creation: Today's Treasure - Ai, the Natural Indigo of Japan
"It's kami (gods) that have helped us for generations." So says Sato Akihito (82), a 19th-generation Ai, or indigo, producer. Digging into a hot mound of Ai, he immediately knows what the Ai "wants." Ai makes an almost mystical color due to time, several fermentation processes and constant care. It requires a delicate balance between the power of humans and Ai, as well as dye artisans who are dedicated to the craft of Aizome, or indigo dyeing. We take a look at the incessant dialog between humans, fungus and plant matter, which epitomizes the Japanese attitude towards nature and beauty.
First Air Date: Jan 28, 2018
Last Air date: Dec 30, 2023
Season: 6 Season
Episode: 137 Episode
Runtime: 15 minutes
IMDb: 6.50/10 by 2.00 users
Popularity: 43.027
Language: Japanese, English
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