Overview
Nagakusa Sumie, born and raised in the textile area of Nishijin, was taught how to embroider kimono with elegant designs by her parents-in-law. Eri Tomoko learnt to embellish Buddhist statues with fine strips of gold foil from her late mother, Sayoko, a living national treasure during her lifetime. They discuss the role of women in handicrafts and how the exquisite skills used in Kyoto-style embroidery and Kirikane foil trim are in danger of being lost with the decrease in specialists.
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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