About Hikimono
挽物とは、ろくろで回転させた木に刃物をあてて作る技法です。円形の盆や鉢・椀などの作品をに向いています。
| What is Hikimono (wood turning)? |
Hikimono (wood turning) is a method suitable for creating artworks such as circular trays, bowls, and cups by rotating wood on a lathe and shaping it with a blade. Various shapes can be formed by adjusting the angle and position of the blade. By spinning the lathe at a constant speed, stable shapes can be created.
| Making Process of Hikimono (wood turning) |
① Roughly shape the lid and body, dry them for a few years
② Attach to the lathe and carve with a chisel
③ Polish the surface to a smooth finish
④ Apply urushi for finishing touches
＜Source: "What is Traditional Kōgei?" Edited by Japan Kōgei Association East Japan Branch / Published by Unsodo, P.49>
