Overview
Nishijin-ori symbolizes the ancient capital's elegance and luxury. The obi-weaving process is divided into detailed tasks, such as mon-template design and yarn dying. Each artisan has a specialist role. With a deep sense of responsibility and a mutual trust, they strive for higher levels of perfection. Noh costumes have unsurpassable beauty. Some artisans weave with their fingernails. This magnificent textile meshes the city's 1,200 year-old history and the fervor of artisans through the ages.
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1 - 1Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts February 28, 2013 -
1 - 2Kaiseki-ryori : The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality April 04, 2013 -
1 - 3Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty April 18, 2013 -
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1 - 5Japanese-style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty June 06, 2013 -
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1 - 9Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together July 18, 2013 -
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1 - 11Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings September 05, 2013 -
1 - 12Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings September 19, 2013
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1 - 13Kyo-shikki: The Jet-black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware October 03, 2013 -
1 - 14Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training October 17, 2013 -
1 - 15Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade November 07, 2013 -
1 - 16Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries December 05, 2013 -
1 - 17The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital December 19, 2013