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Japanese joinery furniture. It is the work of tightly slotting together pieces of timber or lumber to hold together and produce more complicated items. If you ve built furniture or casework you ll enjoy the easy introduction to japanese woodworking techniques in this combination of western and japanese joinery. From that time it has been used to construct simple furniture and complex buildings which are frequently found among the world s longest surviving wooden structures. This elaborate wooden craftmanship became popular in japan in the sixth century with the introduction of buddhism.
Here s a project to introduce you to japanese joinery techniques inspired by a traditional shoji screen. It blends traditional and modern elements both in its design and construction. Nhk a japanese state owned tv station has a wonderful series called begin japanology. See more ideas about wood joints wood joinery japanese joinery.
Centuries before the invention of screws and fasteners japanese carpentries created their own beautiful and effective woodworking joints known as joinery closely related to japanese architecture. One episode that s caught our eye over the years is called sashimono woodwork. Apr 5 2014 explore jonasbrewer s board furniture ideas on pinterest. Used to construct everything from temples to cabinetry japanese wood joinery involves the elaborate process of slotting pieces of lumber or timber together to produce interlocking japanese wood joints.
Feb 11 2017 explore elleyav s board japanese wood joints followed by 509 people on pinterest. Twitter account thejoinery jp is dedicated to popularizing traditional japanese joinery techniques. Mar 4 2017 explore sellorbuykw s board japanese furniture and joinery on pinterest. See more ideas about furniture japanese joinery and furniture design.