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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 ...
Traditional Japanese crafts are at risk. Here’s how travelers can help.
From learning to carve woodblocks or make pottery, to observing artisans at work, tourists can help sustain and revive these ...
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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 ...
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World's largest wooden structure encircles Expo 2025 Osaka
A gridded wooden structure formed using traditional joinery makes up The Grand Ring, which Japanese studio Sou Fujimoto ...
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A day in a Japanese carpenter’s workshop—cutting timber for frame assembly
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In Japan, 95% of houses use pre-cut lumber—why hand-cut wood is special
April 23, 2025. More for You ...