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Unwind with the Ancient Japanese Art of Kumiko, a Wood Joinery Technique
Kumiko emerged in the Asuka era between about 600 and 700 C.E. and eschews nails in favor of perfectly cut pieces that notch ...
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See the Mesmerizing Interlocking Geometric Patterns Produced With This Ancient Japanese Woodworking Technique
In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses the raw material of his practice: a five-foot-long, two-inch-thick plank of ...
10 Japanese Innovations That Shape Our Daily Lives
The country’s objects and ideas, including matcha and emojis, that have had an outsize influence on the world.
The Funky, Fermented Roots of Japanese Cuisine
Since long before the rest of the world caught on to their appeal, tangy, pickled ingredients have been a staple in many of ...
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Traditional Japanese Carpentry Joinery
Showcasing the precision and beauty of traditional Japanese woodworking joinery.#JapaneseJoinery #Woodworking #Craftsmanship ...
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Japanese Woodworking and Joinery: A Beginner’s Guide to the Tools and Techniques Used by Master Carpenters in Japan
Kawaii Appliqué Quilts from Japan: How One Country’s Love of All Things Tiny Powers Today’s Most Intricate Quilts (with 5 Projects from Top Designers) Ichikawa, publisher of Quilt Diary Japan ...
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The Art of Traditional Japanese Wood Joinery
Diving into the intricate art of traditional Japanese wood joinery techniques.#WoodJoinery #JapaneseCraft #MasterWoodworking Pope Francis Dies, Triggering Succession Process CEO says his sales ...