Special Exhibition “KIGUMI：Revealing the Carpentry Behind the Wood Joint”
In Japan, the spirit of kigumi—the craft of jointing wood—is deeply ingrained everywhere. Endowed with bountiful forests, an intimate awareness of trees has existed since antiquity, and various items have been created by jointing wood. Everything from small vessels and furniture used in everyday life, to wood-framed dwellings, have all been made using kigumi. However, by merely looking at the surface appearance of the finished work, it is difficult to truly comprehend the craft and aesthetics of kigumi demonstrated by these exceptional artisans.
