With its history of nearly a thousand years, shoji - translucent
paper-backed sliding doors and screens - are an inherent part of
Japanese tradition and culture. But their beauty and charm can
equally be adapted to rooms in a Western home. In this book, Des
King examines basic shoji making and design. He gives comprehensive
background information about shoji and how they have evolved, and
detailed step-by-step instructions, supported by many diagrams and
photographs, on how to make three shoji with progressively more
complex kumiko arrangements, and variations on structure and
joinery. Kumiko patterns enhance the uniqueness and charm of shoji,
and Des King introduces three different kinds of patterns, and
provides detailed instructions on how to make each kind, including
dimensional diagrams of jigs that will improve work efficiency. He
also dispels many of the myths about the Japanese hand-plane - the
kanna - with an extensive description of how to set up, use and
maintain this exceptional tool, including problems that can arise
and how to avoid them. Through his highly structured and
traditional approach in Book 1, Des King lays solid foundations
from which any woodworker can confidently look toward tackling much
more complex kumiko patterns and arrangements that can enhance the
flair and individuality of shoji in any setting.
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