Core Kyoto Season 10 Episode 5 Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts 2022
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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.
- Released: 2022-02-17
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Gary Tegler
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