About Kumiko Kumiko is found in shoji and Ranma, etc. It is a Japanese technique for assembling wood without using nails. It is well known that there are many types, and you may imagine something very delicate. However, the oldest
About a Building up ceremony~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About a Building up ceremony Once the hut skeleton is complete, we will hold a Building up ceremony to thank the construction so far and pray for its completion. Next, sprinkle rice cakes and coins from the roof of the
About wooden fittings [Shitomido]~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About wooden fittings [蔀戸：Shitomido] One of my favorite wooden fittings is called “Shitomido”. This is to prevent sunlight, wind and rain, and cold. When opening, pull up and fix. It’s dynamic and open, but opening and closing can be a
About TOYU(an eaves gutter)~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About TOYU（an eaves gutter） The one that receives rainwater from the roof to the eaves is called an eaves gutter. At the resthouse of Suikoushya, carpenter Takami broke japanese cedar in half to make an eaves gutter. It is the
About Banzuke~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About Banzuke Many pillars and beams are used in the house. They all look the same to me, but are carpenters making mistakes when assembling the materials? In fact, the symbol “Banzuke” is written on the building materials. Where rows
About Japanese house interior~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About Japanese house interior The interior of a Japanese house is very simple. Some rooms have only one table or nothing. Instead of fixing the function of the room (living room, dining room, bedroom, etc.), use it flexibly according to
select wood~woodworking master class in ile de france~
We are in the process of projecting 2022. We have selected wood as the material. We make an appropriate selection by looking at various factors such as how the sun hits, the shape, how the wind is received, the density,
the floor Korean Style~woodworking master class in ile de france~
The floor of Suikoushya Kyoto School was made in the traditional Korean way. As the name suggests, it is widely used in old Korean houses and temples, and even short timber can beautifully finish a large space. Why did carpenter
KOKERABUKI~woodworking master class in ile de france~
In Japan, the roof is covered with the following plant materials: Hinoki bark, kokera boards , thatched roof. Among them, the KOKERABUKI that uses the roof board is very unique. It is a construction method in which thin boards such
About Ishibadate (pillar standing on a stone)~woodworking master class in ile de france~
About Ishibadate (pillar standing on a stone). Its good ventilation makes it difficult for the feet to rot, and even if it is damaged, we can lift the building completely and repair the damaged pillars. Making it repairable is the