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Core Kyoto
Season 13 · Episode 5
Raden: The Iridescent Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
0.028mApril 10, 2025
Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float resplendently on the black lacquer, inspiring artisans to take the art into the future.
Episodes
- Episode 1Alleyways: The Age-Old Wisdom of Town Planning
- Episode 2Fall in Saga-Arashiyama: The Beauty and Colors of Change
- Episode 3Bows and Arrows: Averting Trouble and Drawing Happiness
- Episode 4Shamisen: The Reverberating Tones of Passion and Tradition
- Episode 5Raden: The Iridescent Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
- Episode 6Shotengai: Bustling Shopping Streets Reflect Their Neighborhood
- Episode 7Traditional Roofing: Glittering Tiles Catch the Eyes
- Episode 8