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Season 8, Episode 5: Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art
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Women in Kyoto through the ages, like their counterparts around the world, have always desired the most beautiful and impressive fashion accessories to complement their outfits. Today, artisans from various fields are applying their respective traditional crafts to produce unusual, vogue adornments. The results range from sophisticated to adorable, with each embodying the refined quality Kyoto is known for. Discover craftspeople who expand their creativity through their wearable works of art.
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