Core Kyoto — Season 1, Episode 15: Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade
Documentary • 28 min • 14 seasons, 243 episodes • ★ 5.0/10
Episode synopsis
Nishijin-ori symbolizes the ancient capital's elegance and luxury. The obi-weaving process is divided into detailed tasks, such as mon-template design and yarn dying. Each artisan has a specialist role. With a deep sense of responsibility and a mutual trust, they strive for higher levels of perfection. Noh costumes have unsurpassable beauty. Some artisans weave with their fingernails. This magnificent textile meshes the city's 1,200 year-old history and the fervor of artisans through the ages.
About Core Kyoto
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts
- E2Kaiseki-ryori : The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality
- E3Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty
- E4Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring
- E5Japanese-style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty
- E6Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty Consideration That Soothes Travelers
- E7Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District Where Elegant Dreams Bloom
- E8Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of the Deities
- E9Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together
- E10Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival
- E11Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings
- E12Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings