This episode focuses on and delves into the allure of the Yuzen dyeing associated with Kyoto, which produces intricate designs in a wide range of colors. We look at the astonishing skill involved in hand-painted Yuzen that can achieve a picture-like quality, and delve into the secrets behind producing the colorful yet gently restrained effect. Luxury versions involving 1,000 different dye patterns are featured, as well as patterns finished entirely in silver and gold that produce their own unique sheen. We also follow an apprentice geisha entertainer in Kyoto's Gion district, and look at the special Kyoto Yuzen-dyed garments she gets to wear after a year of training.
