Kumiko art panel that can be used in 3 ways: as a wall decoration, a folding screen, or a hanging flower vase
Kumiko products with a wide range of uses
Kumiko work is a traditional woodworking technique used in Japanese architecture, and in recent years it has been adopted by inns, restaurants and other establishments to express traditional Japanese culture and a sense of luxury.
There are many laser-made Kumiko-style products and crudely made Kumiko products on the market, but our shop is committed to using high-precision, authentic Kumiko, and we develop products that can be casually incorporated into everyday life.
This product in particular has a wide variety of uses, making it a highly useful product.
Recommended for people who
- People looking for Kumiko products that can be used for various purposes
- People who want to keep real Kumiko close by and look at it from time to time
- People who want a photogenic Japanese item
- People looking for a Japanese and striking wall decoration
- People looking for a folding screen that will attractively display dolls and ornaments
What is Kumiko?
A particularly popular technique among Japan's many traditional craft
Kumiko is one of the techniques included in "Traditional Japanese Architecture," which is registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.And it is a technique used in traditional Japanese architecture to make fittings such as doors, shoji screens, sliding doors, and windows.
It is a technique in which pieces of wood are cut into precise pieces about 1 to 3 mm thick and assembled into geometric patterns without the use of nails. Its origins are said to date back to the Asuka period.
Kumiko is revered as the ultimate luxury item due to the beauty of its shape and the perfection of manual work. Kumiko is often used for fittings and interiors in high-end inns and restaurants, enriching the hearts of those who see it. Kumiko is also used not only in buildings, but also in everyday items and small items, and is popular as an item that gives you a sense of Japanese traditional culture at hand.
It is said that there are about 200 different types of Kumiko patterns, and by combining them, you can express an original worldview. Art panels that are simply for appreciating Kumiko are also popular.
Product Features
Made from Japanese cypress "Hinoki", a representative Japanese wood
Kumiko crafts have been used since ancient times for doors, sliding doors, transoms, and other items in Japanese architecture. The wood used for most of these is Hinoki.
Hinoki is the wood used in the world's oldest wooden building, Horyuji Temple, and is durable, so it has long been loved by the Japanese.
Uses the three most popular Kumiko patterns
This art panel features three of the most popular Kumiko patterns, hemp leaf, sesame, and gentian, all arranged on one panel.
Each pattern has a meaning, making it a product that can be used to express the wishes of the person who displays it or to the person who gives it to them.
Hemp leaf (asanoha): As hemp grows quickly and is strong, it represents a wish for the healthy growth of children and serves as a talisman.
Sesame (goma): This pattern is based on the cross-section of a sesame seed, and as sesame is rich in nutrients, it represents a prayer for health and longevity.
Gentle birch (rindo): When gentian patterns are connected, a large circle is created. This means that it is imbued with the meaning of praying for a good relationship.
Kumiko products with these three patterns are suitable as gifts for a variety of occasions, such as celebrating the birth of a child, Respect for the Aged Day, or a new home.
You can arrange it with the included legs and vase.
In addition to being used as wall art, it can also be arranged in a variety of ways by attaching the included legs to stand it up or hanging the included flower vase from it.
Enjoy arranging with your own ideas.
Product usage examples
Example of use as wall art
Just like a picture frame, you can attach string to the back of the kumiko panel so that it can be easily hung on a hook on the wall.
Example of use as a screen
It is convenient for combining with folk crafts and other items to create a Japanese-style space.
The included legs allow it to be placed either vertically or horizontally.
Example of use as a divider
It can also be used as a Kekkai (barrier) in the tea ceremony.
Example of use as a hanging flower vase
If you hang the included circular flower vase, it becomes a hanging flower vase. Use it as an item to create a Japanese atmosphere.
This product's production scene
(1) Wood cutting (kidori)
The "wood cutting" process is carried out to prepare all of the materials for Kumiko craft. To make beautiful Kumiko, it is necessary to cut pieces of wood of precise size, and part of this process is done efficiently and accurately by machine.
(2) Making Kumiko patterned parts
The parts used to make Kumiko patterns are called "leaves." They are made using a kanna with a special angle.
The leaves that become hemp leaves are cut at angles of 60 and 120 degrees.
(3) Creating the Kumiko Pattern
Kumiko patterns are made by inserting leaves into Mitsukude. If you insert them the wrong way, they will not fit together, so this is a job that requires carefulness and patience. Glue is used for the joints.
(4) Attach a frame
Once the kumiko is completed, a washi-style acrylic sheet is placed as the background and a frame is attached around it.
(5) Applying paint
It is clear coated to prevent dirt.
Perfect as a Japanese souvenir
There are many products that convey Japan's traditional techniques, but many of them are expensive due to their high value, and many are priced so high that people hesitate to buy them as souvenirs.
This product meets the need to provide an affordable Japanese souvenir for those who are looking for the real thing. Please use it as a souvenir from Japan for those who will be looking after you while you are studying abroad, or as a gift for fans of traditional Japanese culture.
The product comes with an explanatory document on how to use it and the appeal of Kumiko.
Experience the beauty of Kumiko up close
The product features three kumiko patterns: "Hemp leaf" which prays for healthy growth, "Sesame" which prays for health and longevity, and "Gentle birch" which prays for good relationships and harmonious human relationships, making it suitable as a gift for a variety of celebrations.