‘Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from Earth’ – Core Kyoto (NHK World program, Video)
Quoting from the introduction to the program on the NHK World VOD site:
The ancient capital’s dignified air of yesteryear is in part generated by earthen walls: the walls of the imperial palace, shrines, temples and even private properties. Earthen walls imbue tea houses with a rustic air. Kyoto is blessed with soil of a color ideal for these walls. Plasterers over centuries developed and refined their technique to produce walls befitting a capital. Discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of traditional plasterers as they pursue beauty in earthen walls.
Original Content Source (video not available anymore):
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/corekyoto/201709200600/
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| Photo credit: www3.nhk.or.jp |
