The daily routine and activities of a post-war family of silk weavers who live in Kyoto, Japan. Illustrates work at the looms; preparation of meals; children doing school homework, visiting a park and watching a puppet show; and the preparations and observance of a Japanese New Year celebration by the entire family.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
005658
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Japan
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Weavers
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Japan
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Japan - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Textile crafts
Crafts & Visual Arts → Weavers
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Japan
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)