The Japanese Art of Repair: What Modern Life Is Erasing

A traditional Japanese umbrella workshop in Kyoto taught me the art of repair. Why does cherishing one thing matter more than buying new?

Hiyoshiya:
Website: https://wagasa.com/en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiyoshiya_kyoto/

Kyoto Amplitude:
Website: https://www.instagram.com/kyotoamplitude/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyotoamplitude/

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0:00 - Inside a Kyoto Umbrella
0:43 - Intro
1:09 - The Lamp That Stopped Me
1:39 - Meeting Hiyoshiya
2:20 - Beauty That Demands Attention
3:36 - Every Detail Is Thoughtful (Western vs Japanese Umbrella)
6:00 - The Art of Repair
8:13 - A Disappearing Craft
9:08 - Finding New Forms
13:30 - Final Thoughts
11:48 - Updates & Behind the Episode

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