Kubota's Inspiration from the Siberian POW camp / Part 2 Kubota's Kimonos
In part 2 of the 10 part documentary of Kubota's Kimonos, we find out more about the hardships Itchiku Kubota experienced during his time in a Siberian Prisoner of War Camp. During this time
The start of the video includes insights from Patokh Chodiev (founder of the International Chodiev Foundation) on how he recognised some of the inspiration of the tundra and cold from Russia on some Kimonos.
Itchiku Kubota remembered that despite all of the hardships he endured during his life of captivity, he was not cut off from his favourite activities. This included not only drawing but also traditional Japanese theatrical performances.
Interviewees in the video include:
Patokh Chodiev
Patron of the Arts, founder of the Chodiev Foundation
Sakuo Miahara
Apprentie of Itchiku Kubota
Tomio Nartia
Ex Prisoner of War
Misa Takeoka
Female Apprentice of Itchiku Kubota
Itchiku Kubota was a famous Japanese kimono designer, and this documentary provides insights into his life and the history of Kimonos. You can view all 10 parts of the documentary as they are released here:
• Introduction to Itchiku Kubota & Tsuj...
Kubota’s Kimono: a History on Silk
Directed by Radik Kudoyarov
Produced by Rite Productions
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