A special exhibition taking place at Kyoto's Museum EKI looks into kirikane works by Sayoko Eri (1945 - 2007) who was certified as a Living National Treasure in 2002. Kirikane is a Japanese decorative technique often used on paintings and statues that uses gold leaf, silver leaf, or platinum leaf which is cut into lines and shapes.
The event aims to showcase the beauty of kirikane work, and educate more people about this traditional Japanese art form.
Adult admission to the event is priced at 900 yen.
