FRONTRUNNERS

Season 1 Episode 9: Kyoto Kimono Dyer - Tabata Kihachi

Kyo-yuzen is a famous dyed textile from Kyoto Prefecture, used in kimono. The Tabata family have been top producers for decades; they've produced garments for a royal wedding, costumes for maiko in a popular dance performance and modern kimono too. The 88-year-old, 5th generation owner, Tabata Kihachi, produces dynamic, contemporary designs that preserve traditional techniques. At a solo exhibition in Tokyo, he shares his wisdom with visitors, and explains why people wearing kimono seem to glow.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

4

Episodes:

50

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

28 min

First Air:

2023

Rating:

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