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Nishijin (西陣) is a district in Kyoto spanning from Kamigyō ward to Kita ward. Though it is well known as a district, there is no administractive area called "Nishijin". [ 1 ] Nishijin is notable for its textile production, and is the birthplace of nishijin-ori , a high-quality, well-known silk brocade fabric, woven with colourful silk yarn ...
' Nishijin fabric ') is a traditional textile produced in the Nishijin (西陣) district of Kamigyō-ku in Kyoto, Japan. Originating in Heian-kyōto over 1,200 years ago, weaving is known for its highly-decorative and finely-woven designs, created through the use of tedious and specialised production processes.
The Weavers of Nishijin (西陣 （ にし じん ）, Nishijin), also known in English simply as Nishijin, [1] is a 1961 Japanese short documentary film directed by Toshio Matsumoto. [2] It starred Hideo Kanze as a Noh player. [ 3 ]
The philosophical pillar of mingei was "hand-crafted art of ordinary people" (民衆的な工芸, minshū-teki-na kōgei). Yanagi Sōetsu discovered beauty in everyday ordinary and utilitarian objects created by nameless and unknown craftspersons. The Second World War left the country devastated and as a result, craft suffered.
The St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church (カトリック西陣聖ヨゼフ教会) is s a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Nishijin district of the city of Kyoto. It is the second oldest Catholic Church in Kyoto. [1] [2]
Nishijin Station (西新駅, Nishijin-eki) is a train station located in Sawara-ku. The station's symbol is based on a pen, a pencil, and the letter "N" because the Nishijin area has many schools. The station's symbol is based on a pen, a pencil, and the letter "N" because the Nishijin area has many schools.
The Weavers of Nishijin: 西陣 Nishijin: 26 min 1963 The Song of Stone: 石の詩 Ishi no Uta: 25 min 1967 Mothers: 母たち Haha-tachi: 40 min 1968 For the Damaged Right Eye (A.K.A. For My Crushed Right Eye) つぶれかかった右眼のために Tsuburekakatta migime no tame ni: 13 min 1969 Extasis: エクスタシス Extasis [5] 10 min ...
1900 July 17: Campus relocated from Daimyo to Nishijin (current location) 1923 School anthem Kanka established; 1945 June 19: Severely damaged by Fukuoka Air Raids; 1949 April: Became Co-educational; 1949 August: Renamed Fukuoka Prefectural Shuyukan Senior High School (current name) 2002 April: Designated as Super Science High School (until ...