Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life (S11E01)
S11E01
In November, Fushimi Inari Taisha celebrates a festival that honors a bountiful harvest by burning rice straw as an expression of gratitude. This straw represents a deep bond, as it is thought that the rice deity resides within the grains, linking it to prayers for fertility and New Year’s decorations. Additionally, rice straw finds its place in everyday objects, with an artisan skillfully crafting contemporary ornaments from it, thereby transforming the traditional straw crafting technique. Explore the rich history of how prayer and rice straw are intertwined across the ages.
Show
Core Kyoto
Episode
S11E01
Air Date
Feb 16, 2023
Season 11 Episodes
S11E01
Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life
S11E02
Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time
S11E03
Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class
S11E04
Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto
S11E05
Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region
S11E06
Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion
S11E07
Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived
S11E08
Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation
S11E09
Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times
S11E10
Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul
S11E11
The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments
S11E12
Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All
S11E13
Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds
S11E14
Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community
S11E15
The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul
S11E16
Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition
S11E17
Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence