Overview
Solid, durable and decorative, lacquer is a lustrous, natural polymer used in art, architecture, Buddhist statues, and everyday items. Kyoto was the seat of the emperor and aristocratic culture, so lacquerers always strove to out-dazzle each other and, in the process, refined their workmanship. Undeterred by difficulties they face from the pandemic, lacquerers today continue the art while searching for fresh ideas. Discover how they create the unconventional and innovative within the traditional.
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8 - 1New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition January 30, 2020 -
8 - 2Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections February 06, 2020 -
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8 - 4Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable April 02, 2020 -
8 - 5Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art April 16, 2020 -
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8 - 7Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness August 06, 2020 -
8 - 8Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity August 20, 2020 -
8 - 9Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind September 03, 2020 -
8 - 10Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution September 17, 2020 -
8 - 11Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul October 01, 2020 -
8 - 12The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grant Longevity October 22, 2020 -
8 - 13Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor November 05, 2020 -
8 - 14Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital November 19, 2020 -
8 - 15Warding Off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety December 03, 2020 -
8 - 16Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant Dazzling Beauty December 17, 2020