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 & Tsujigaha...  

Kubota’s Kimono: a History on Silk
Directed by Radik Kudoyarov
Produced by Rite Productions


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