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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. Doncho - The Traditional Curtain Weavers - DC029611
©CTV	･CTV ･27 min. ･M/E, English & Spanish Version
The Japanese dramatic art of Kabuki is steeped in tradition, extending even to the curtains used: elaborate "doncho" curtains are woven by hand with seasonal motifs and weigh up to a ton. Meet the many craftsmen involved in their construction and discover the work that goes in before the curtain goes up.