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Core Kyoto S1E13 - Kyo-shikki: The Jet-black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware
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As demand for lacquerware grew in the political and cultural hub of Kyoto, artisans refined their designs and techniques with a distinctive approach to aesthetic beauty. This became kyo-shikki, or Kyoto-style lacquerware. The maki-e drawing technique uses sprinkled gold dust on a jet-black background to reproduce dazzling Kyoto scenes. Modern sensibilities combined with traditional techniques produce innovative pieces. Lacquer and gold dust engender the lavish world of this traditional craft.
Released | Feb 28, 2013 |
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Runtime | 28min |
Genre | Documentary |
Actor | Gary Tegler |
Director | N/A |
Production | NHK |