2 Season
24 Episode
FRONTRUNNERS - Season 1 Episode 9 Kyoto Kimono Dyer - Tabata Kihachi (2024)
Kyo-yuzen is a famous dyed textile from Kyoto Prefecture, used in kimono. The Tabata family have been top producers for decades; they've produced garments for a royal wedding, costumes for maiko in a popular dance performance and modern kimono too. The 88-year-old, 5th generation owner, Tabata Kihachi, produces dynamic, contemporary designs that preserve traditional techniques. At a solo exhibition in Tokyo, he shares his wisdom with visitors, and explains why people wearing kimono seem to glow.
- Country : Japan
- Genre : Documentary
- Studio : NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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