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The Unsung Experts of Japan Living Links to the Past The visitor to Japan is charmed by traditional objects that bring back images of an age gone by. Who keeps alive the craftsmanship necessary to bring these exquisite objects into being? This delightful series provides the answer. The Master Potter
- Crafting Traditional Mortars - DC029610
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･CTV ･27 min. ･M/E, English & Spanish Version |
Master potter Takahiro Ohta of Koishiwara, a small town with a rich pottery tradition, demonstrates the arduous process of making a large mortar. Though losing ground to electric mixers, these mortars are still valued for their utilitarian charm, and Ohta's son plans to carry on the trade. |
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