Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts

Core Kyoto Season 10 Episode 5

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.

Genre : Documentary

Actors : Gary Tegler

Release Date : 2022-02-17

Duration : 28 menit

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