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Core Kyoto - Season 1 Episode 13 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.

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First Air Date: Feb 28, 2013

Last Air date: Jan 16, 2025

Season: 13 Season

Episode: 222 Episode

Runtime: 28 minutes

IMDb: 5.00/10 by 1.00 users

Popularity: 18.98

Language: Japanese, English