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Kyo-yuzen Kimono: Fine gold accents radiate elegance

Kyo-yuzen adds gold decoration in the final stages of kimono making, using gold leaf, powder, or paste. The Kyoto technique is gaining global attention through a project with The Rolling Stones.

Category
Documentary
Original air date
10/09/2026
Cast and crew
  • Kyle Card
  • Gary TeglerNarrator