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Core Kyoto S6E18 - The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty
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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, and this cultivated a Kyoto aesthetic. Today tradition is a stepping stone to new art forms, while gold flakes embellish sake, coffee, and traditional sweets. Discover the gleaming appeal of gold leaf culture in Kyoto.
Released | Feb 28, 2013 |
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Runtime | 28min |
Genre | Documentary |
Actor | Gary Tegler |
Director | N/A |
Production | NHK |