Name: Core Kyoto - Season 9 Episode 5 Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe
Genre: Documentary
Released: 01 Jan 1970
Rating: 5.00
Cast: Gary Tegler

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Core Kyoto - Season 9 Episode 5 Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe

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The Tango district in northern Kyoto Pref. is Japan's largest producer of a supple fabric, supplying 60% of the kimono industry. The elegantly crimped texture makes it easy to dye. But with the proliferation of Western clothing, production has dropped to as far as 3% of the industry's heyday. The pandemic was an additional blow. Young artisans are exploring new materials to capture the world. Discover how this 300-year-old textile evolved and its ties with the ancient capital.

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