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Season 8 Episode 11 - Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths
6.4 ?
2014
Documentary, Talk
Furoshiki are traditional Japanese wrapping cloths. For hundreds of years, these square pieces of fabric have been used to protect, store and carry various objects. They often feature beautiful, colorful designs, and are works of art in their own right. Our main guest, Yamada Etsuko, is the art director for a Furoshiki-making company. She teaches Peter Barakan some common wrapping technique, and introduces both traditional and modern designs.
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
Lacquerware
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8
Suits
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9
Emergency Goods
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10
Japanophiles: Chad Mullane
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11
Furoshiki: Wrapping Cloths
28 min
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