Core Kyoto Season 3 Episode 16 Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use 2015
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Over its 1,000 year history as capital, Kyoto attracted craftsmen with outstanding artistry from around Japan. They made quality implements and furnishings, and the craft developed a distinct Kyoto refinement that became renowned. The craftsmen's knowledge of wood they work and their command of the delicate processes convey the traditions that survive to this today. Discover how various Kyoto woodcraft traditions evolved by watching the turners, joiners, coopers and other craftsmen at work.
- Released: 2015-10-01
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Gary Tegler
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