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.
| Title | FRONTRUNNERS - Season 1 Episode 9 Kyoto Kimono Dyer - Tabata Kihachi |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | Japan |
| Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
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| Keyword | entrepreneur, innovation, expert, industrial designer, japanese workplace, innovator |
| First Air Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Last Air date | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Season | 2 Season |
| Episode | 24 Episode |
| Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 0.00/ 10 by 0.00 users |
| Popularity | 3.897 |
| Language | Japanese, English |
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