A Treasured Creation - Season 1 / Year 2018
Season 1 / Year 2018
Episodes
Today's Treasure - Bamboo Basket
Our 1st episode will feature a "bamboo basket" made from a special bamboo grown only in the Awa region of Kochi Prefecture on Shikoku. It was originally known as a "tofu basket" and was used to carry tofu home after being bought from a local store. We observe as a bamboo craftsman demonstrates the traditional techniques as he heats to change the color, bends to straighten nature's curves, and weaves bamboo sticks together to transform it into a masterwork of nostalgia.
Today's Treasure - Kyoto Wire Weaving
The history of Kyoto Wire Weaving goes back more than 1,000 years. Used as kitchen utensils in Kyoto cuisine, these tools have been cherished by chefs and people in the city through the generations. Kana-ami weaver Kenichi Tsuji and his son, Toru keep the wisdom and experience of the past alive. Their goal is to produce handmade tools fit into contemporary lifestyles.
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