Core Kyoto - Season 11 Episode 9 Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times
Carbon- and glass-fiber textiles promise potential for a sustainable society. Textile artworks boast fine, painting-like and photo-like expression. Artisans who weave with their fingernails establish opportunities to teach the craft. One creator works to convey the traditional weavers' passion through accessories she makes from weaving byproducts. Discover how Nishijin weavers employ their respective skills in the pursuit of new potential to suit the times and fight the shrinking kimono market.
Year: 2025
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Cast: Gary Tegler
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First Air Date: Feb 28, 2013
Last Air date: Jan 23, 2025
Season: 13 Season
Episode: 223 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 5.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 3.916
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : tradition, way of life, arts and culture, culture, kyoto, japan, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, history of japan, japanese cuisine, food culture, craftsmanship, japanese culture
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Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life
Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time
Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class
Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto
Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region
Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion
Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived
Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation
Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times
Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul
The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments
Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All
Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds
Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community
The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul
Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition
Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence
A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future