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Core Kyoto S1E15 — Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade

Core Kyoto•Season 1•Episode 15

Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade

Nov 7, 201328 min

Nishijin-ori symbolizes the ancient capital's elegance and luxury. The obi-weaving process is divided into detailed tasks, such as mon-template design and yarn dying. Each artisan has a specialist role. With a deep sense of responsibility and a mutual trust, they strive for higher levels of

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Gary Tegler

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade" is episode 15 of Core Kyoto season 1. It aired on November 7, 2013.

Next: E16 · Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries Best of Season 1