Overview
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.
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10 - 1Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns January 06, 2022 -
10 - 2Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture January 20, 2022 -
10 - 3Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery February 03, 2022 -
10 - 4Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and its Blessings February 10, 2022 -
10 - 5Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts February 17, 2022 -
10 - 6Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil March 03, 2022 -
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10 - 8Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients March 24, 2022 -
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10 - 10Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables April 21, 2022 -
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10 - 13Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor June 02, 2022 -
10 - 14Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields June 16, 2022 -
10 - 15The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations July 07, 2022 -
10 - 16Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto July 21, 2022 -
10 - 17Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations August 11, 2022 -
10 - 18Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair August 18, 2022 -
10 - 19New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper September 01, 2022 -
10 - 20Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital October 06, 2022 -
10 - 21The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom October 20, 2022 -
10 - 22Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine November 24, 2022 -
10 - 23The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital December 08, 2022