About Kurimono
木のかたまりを彫刻刀やノミで削り出して形をつくります。複雑な曲線や丸みのある形を自由自在につくることができます。
| What is Kurimono (hollow work) |
It is creating shapes by carving a lump of wood with a carving knife or chisel. It allows for freely creating complex curves and rounded shapes.
| Making Process of Kurimono (hollow work) |
① Make a pattern, trace it on the wood
② Carve along the lines
③ Hollow out the surface with a chisel to create depth
④ Finish by applying urushi
＜Source: "What is Traditional Kōgei?" Edited by Japan Kōgei Association East Japan Branch / Published by Unsodo, P.48>
