What gives Japanese kimonos their luxurious appeal? Pure silk, a natural fiber made from the cocoons of the silkworm. Strong and elastic, silk is used to make strings for the shamisen, as a canvas for Japanese paintings, and these days it is being applied in medicine. With our expert guest, Takayuki Nagashima, who knows a great deal about silk and silkworms, we explore the importance of silk to Japan's culture and way of life. And in Plus One, the wonders of wild silk. |
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Title: | Silk | |
Air Date: | January 14, 2016 | |
Runtime: | 30 min | |
MontyFly : Loved every minute of this. A great romcom with lots of incredible stunts and action.