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Core Kyoto S9E5 — Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe

Core Kyoto•Season 9•Episode 5

Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe

Apr 29, 202128 min

The Tango district in northern Kyoto Pref. is Japan's largest producer of a supple fabric, supplying 60% of the kimono industry. The elegantly crimped texture makes it easy to dye. But with the proliferation of Western clothing, production has dropped to as far as 3%

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Gary Tegler

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Episode Summary

"Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe" is episode 5 of Core Kyoto season 9. It aired on April 29, 2021.

Next: E6 · Conversations: A Landscape Gardener and a Glass Artist Best of Season 9