Ford Hallam Posted June 12, 2017 Report Posted June 12, 2017 I was just given the heads up by Greg Ivine (he of the V&A) that there's a new three part series starting tonight at 22:00 ( 12 June 2017) on BBC4 called Handmade in Japan. First episode is on the Sword and is 30 minutes long. The next one will be on the Kimono and then Mingei pottery. Here's a link for more details. 3 Quote
Shugyosha Posted June 12, 2017 Report Posted June 12, 2017 There's also a programme on immediately before it (9.00pm) called The Art of Japanese Life which explores connections between Japanese culture and the natural environment. 2 Quote
Greg F Posted June 12, 2017 Report Posted June 12, 2017 Got this a little late but hopefully can catch a replay tomorrow. Thank you Ford. Greg 1 Quote
paul griff Posted June 12, 2017 Report Posted June 12, 2017 Hello Ford, Thanks for the heads up.. Regards, Paul.. 1 Quote
IanB Posted June 13, 2017 Report Posted June 13, 2017 I watched it and it was brilliant. Ian Bottomley 1 Quote
Greg F Posted June 13, 2017 Report Posted June 13, 2017 Tried to watch but can only download it in the UK apparently. If anyone finds a video please let me know, the other episode "art of Japanese life" about bonsai that would be great to watch too. All the best. Greg Quote
TETSUGENDO Posted June 13, 2017 Report Posted June 13, 2017 Ford/Shugyosha-. Thanks, the shows were beautiful, NHK is.always outstanding! Greg there is an app called UkTvNow, give it a try. -StevenK 1 Quote
Greg F Posted June 13, 2017 Report Posted June 13, 2017 Hi Steven i just tried it and still no luck unfortunately for some reason. Thanks anyway though. Greg Edit; just saw 2× 1.5min clips and it really does look terrific. Hopefully someone will put it on youtube or find another way to see it if im lucky. 1 Quote
TETSUGENDO Posted June 13, 2017 Report Posted June 13, 2017 Greg, After you dismiss approx. 3 to 4 advertising attacks and select "full screen mode" your show should play. Be persistant! -StevenK 1 Quote
Ichi Posted June 14, 2017 Report Posted June 14, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mO8ndlikhM&feature=youtu.be Erol 11 Quote
Greg F Posted June 15, 2017 Report Posted June 15, 2017 A great video, thanks guys. Inspired to get the forge going this weekend if i can make time. Greg Quote
Brian Posted June 15, 2017 Report Posted June 15, 2017 Just had a chance to watch it now...it is an extremely good documentary. One of the better ones I have seen. Really puts the human touch into the art, and emphasizes that this is no easy task. The burns on his arms.. Definitely worth watching. 2 Quote
Alex A Posted July 9, 2017 Report Posted July 9, 2017 Good that, interesting that he used another smith when it came to signing the mei, makes me wonder. Quote
SwordGuyJoe Posted July 9, 2017 Report Posted July 9, 2017 What does it make you wonder about? It's called Dai Saku and is a pretty normal practice in the art. Quote
Alex A Posted July 9, 2017 Report Posted July 9, 2017 It made me think about the number of mumei blades we see, busy forge and two man job. Might seem a minor issue to us, but I can see signing mei back in the day being a real pain in the ass. Two or three swords a year like in the program then no bother. Just thinking out loud. Quote
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