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Papermaking in Japan

1934 · 6m · Documentary

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Overview

In this short film Bernard Leach follows the papermaking processes at the workshop of renowned papermaker Abe Eishiro, one of the early members of the Mingei movement. The entire process of making Japanese washi in Yakumo Village, Shimane Prefecture, is shown. The voice of Abe Shinichiro, grandson of the Eishiro was recorded as commentary.

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Details

Release date
April 11, 1934
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
6m
Genres
Documentary

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