Traditional Japanese Woodworking
Mastering the Timeless Art of Joinery
$66.46
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
28 October 2026
Summary
Learn the elegant art of Japanese joinery from master craftsman Takami Kawai and explore an art form as relevant today as it was 1,000 years ago. Traditional Japanese joinery, commonly used in building and furniture construction, requires no hardware, nails, or glue; instead, the wood is skillfully fit together with simple hand tools and a meditative focus.
In this volume, master craftsman Takami Kawai guides you through techniques used by Japanese woodworkers for millennia. Readers w…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764372407 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0764372408 |
| Author: | Takami Kawai |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 28 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 458g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 279mm |
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Takami Kawai
Takami Kawai is the owner of Suikoushya, a design and construction firm based in Kyoto, Japan, specializing in wooden architecture. Through his Craft School, he also organizes talks, events, and workshops relating to traditional Japanese carpentry, woodworking, and tools.
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