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Core Kyoto S6E18 — The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty

Core Kyoto•Season 6•Episode 18

The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty

Nov 1, 201828 min

Gold leaf is just 0.1 micron thick, and almost translucent, but it has a lasting luster. Gilt craftsmen utilize its qualities to accent brocade, lacquerware, and Buddhist structures and statues. In the ancient court, a soft and muted finish was favored over glitter and gloss,

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Gary Tegler

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty" is episode 18 of Core Kyoto season 6. It aired on November 1, 2018.

Next: E19 · Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits Best of Season 6