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Season 8, Episode 4: Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable
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Bamboo has long been used in architecture and everyday tools. Today the Kyoto bamboo industry is in decline due to lifestyle changes and the lack of bamboo craftsmen. One artisan uses traditional methods to create fashion accessories. A fence builder promotes bamboo through QR codes and artworks. A master craftsman developed fireproof bamboo and nurtures new talent to expand his market. Discover how the younger generation is working to revive interest in bamboo by infusing modern sensibilities.
All Episodes - Season 8
Episode 1
New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition
Episode 2
Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections
Episode 3
The Culture of Gift Giving: Beautiful Etiquette Strengthens Relationships
Episode 4
Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable
Episode 5
Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art
Episode 6
Kyoto Glasswork: The Elegant Sparkle of Craftsmanship
Episode 7
Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness
Episode 8
Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity
Episode 9
Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind
Episode 10
Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution
Episode 11
Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul
Episode 12
The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grant Longevity
Episode 13
Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor
Episode 14
Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital
Episode 15
Warding Off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety
Episode 16
Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant Dazzling Beauty