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Kubotas Kimonos: A History on Silk | The Legacy of Itchiku Tsujigahana
"Kubotas Kimonos: A History on Silk. Discover the life and artistry of Itchiku Kubota, the master kimono artist who revived the lost art of Tsujigahana. From his harrowing time as a WWII prisoner of war to his breathtaking Symphony of Light series, this documentary explores the intersection of tradition, fashion, and artistic innovation.
Kubotas Kimonos: A History on Silk (2013)
Director: Radik Kudoyarov
Writers: Radik Kudoyarov
Stars: Yoshiro Mori, Yukio Hatoyama
Genre: Documentary, Biopic
Country: United Kingdom, Japan
Language: English
Also Known As: Kubota's Kimonos, History on Silk
Release Date: 2013 (confirmed by multiple sources)
Filming Location: Japan
Synopsis:
Kubota's story begins with his time as a prisoner of war in the USSR during WWII. Beautifully produced reenactments capture this difficult yet pivotal period of his life. While locked up in his cell, Kubota saw a vision of the Siberian sunset which would later inspire his lifelong project, 'The Symphony of Light,' a series of kimonos that would illustrate the grandeur of the universe. This fascinating documentary describes the complex and intricate craft of Tsujigahana - a traditional technique of decorating fabric.
Since there were no instructions of how to recreate this age-old process, Kubota spent decades experimenting to form his own version of the method called Itchiku Tsujigahana. His choice of using the kimono as the canvas for his art symbolizes a marriage between Japan and the fashion world, paving the way for future collaborations decades on, including Takashi Murakami's work with Louis Vuitton.
A visually stunning biopic of Itchiku Kubota, one of Japan's most important contemporary kimono artists. Featuring interviews with former Prime Misinters of Japan Yoshiro Mori and Yukio Hatoyama, art experts from around the world and Kubota's contemporaries." from the video introduction
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