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FRONTRUNNERS Season 1 Episode 9 : Kyoto Kimono Dyer - Tabata Kihachi
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Title:FRONTRUNNERS
Genre: Documentary
Air Date: 2023-09-27
Season Number: 1
Episodes Number: 9
Overview: 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.
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