組子細工 Kumiko-zaiku Kumiko-zaiku
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Kumiko-zaiku is one of Japan’s traditional industries, and much of the craftsmanship is joinery, which is essential for Japanese architecture. Kumiko-zaiku is the delicate work needed for sliding paper doors and so on, in which wooden parts are made and assembled by hand without nails or adhesives.
In 1700 (during the Edo period), a technique of joinery was developed called ‘Mitsu Kumiko’ which featured an equilateral triangle and enabled many further forms and techniques of joinery to be used. Now, it is said that there are more than 200 kinds of designs.
The wood used is usually cypress or Japanese cedar. The technique employs fine handiwork and demands accuracy up to 0.001 mm, which goes far beyond machines.
There are craftsmen all over Japan and each one makes excellent works. Now, their works are not only fixtures but many artistic ones are being made.
In 1700 (during the Edo period), a technique of joinery was developed called ‘Mitsu Kumiko’ which featured an equilateral triangle and enabled many further forms and techniques of joinery to be used. Now, it is said that there are more than 200 kinds of designs.
The wood used is usually cypress or Japanese cedar. The technique employs fine handiwork and demands accuracy up to 0.001 mm, which goes far beyond machines.
There are craftsmen all over Japan and each one makes excellent works. Now, their works are not only fixtures but many artistic ones are being made.
- address
- 2-58-1 Yawata-machi, Komatsu, Ishikawa, 923-0833
- name
- Kamon Joinery Craft
- phone
- 0761-47-0321
- hp
- http://www.kamon-tategu.jp/kumiko.html