Core Kyoto
tv show

227 total episodes
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13 seasons
First Aired February 28, 2013
Genres:
Overview
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity
Season 3 - Episode 1 - 0h 28m
Air Date
January 08, 2015
Overview
Around 400 years ago, Sen-no-rikyu pursued the art of heart-to-heart communication through a bowl of tea and advanced the wabi-cha style of tea ceremony, stressing the beauty within simplicity. The utensils are vital in conveying the hosts' sentiments. The essence of wabi-cha pervades the utensils made by 10 artisan families, purveyors to the Sen clan. Watch these artisans at work in a range of crafts from lacquerware to joinery and discover the spirit and aesthetic sensibilities of Kyoto.