Core Kyoto

tv show

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227 total episodes

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13 seasons

First Aired February 28, 2013

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.

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Wire Netting Utensils: Practical, Superbly Handwoven Beauty

Season 9 - Episode 11 - 0h 28m

Air Date

September 02, 2021

Overview

Wire netting techniques originated over 1,000 years ago in netting to repel birds and religious altar fittings and treasures, such as sutra receptacles. The intricate geometrical patterns can only be created by hand. Today the craft is mostly used in cooking utensils. Kyoto once had 30 workshops, but a handful remain in operation. Discover the world of wire netting through the efforts of a father-son team looking to keep the traditional craft alive through revolutionary advances in technology.