About Kumimono
あらかじめ竹ひごで編んでつくったパーツを組み合わせて作品にします。やや厚めでしっかりした竹ひごを、同じ間隔に並べる櫛目編という方法で形をつくり、ふちを籐の皮でかがってパーツをつくります。
| Kumimono (paralell construction) |
Kumimono refers to creating parts by combining previously woven bamboo strips. The parts are formed by arranging slightly thick and sturdy bamboo strips in the same intervals using a method called "kushime ami," and shaping the edges by bending rattan peel. This technique allows the creation of more complex shapes and polygons by utilizing straight or curved bamboo lines.
| Making Process of Kumimono |
1. Weave bamboo strips to create parts
2. Assemble and secure the parts together
3. Bend and secure the edge parts
4. Apply urushi for completion
＜Source: "What is Traditional Kōgei? Edited by Japan Kōgei Association East Japan Branch / Published by Unsodo, P.53>
