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Core Kyoto S8E1 — New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition
Core Kyoto•Season 8•Episode 1

New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition

Jan 30, 202028 min
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With kimono no longer everyday attire, Kyoto's dyeing industry faces decline. But people are taking on the challenge of ensuring the traditional techniques will survive. An artist specializing in Katazome stencil dyeing evokes distinctive worlds with profound, vibrant hues, unattainable with brushes and paint. An