Kumiko Coaster Nejigumi
組子コースター ねじ組み
A wooden coaster created through kumiko (a woodworking technique of assembling patterns with strips of wood) highlighting nejigumi (a joint known for it permanence and difficulty to undo).
This wooden coaster is intricately handcrafted through kumiko, a woodworking technique in which thin strips of wood are precisely cut and fitted together without nails or glue to form intricate geometric patterns. Kumiko is commonly used in latticework on shо̄ji (translucent, sliding partition screens) as a decorative feature.
This coaster features nejigumi, also known as jigokugumi, directly translated as ‘the hell’s joint’, referring to the permanence of the joint, as once assembled it is difficult to undo. To highlight the complexity of this interlocking design, the coaster is intentionally crafted with space between the wood to allow the structure to be appreciated in its assembled form.
The coaster is unvarnished to preserve the natural wood texture, please avoid washing with water.
Materials : American red cypress and Japanese cedar
Size : L9 x W9 x H1cm
Kansai
The Kansai region includes the second-most populated metropolitan area in Japan with its largest city Osaka. Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan’s former capital cities, are home to important temples and shrines and strongholds of intangible cultural heritage, such as the Kyoto textile weaving skills of Nishijin.
