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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
First emerging in Japan in the Asuka period of about 538 to 710 C.E., the intricate woodworking practice of kumiko has since ...
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A day in a Japanese carpenter’s workshop—cutting timber for frame assembly
April 24, 2025. More for You ...