This lively introduction to Japanese joinery not only delves lovingly into the unique history and development of Japanese carpentry, but also reveals many secrets of Japanese joinery. Presenting 48 joints, selected from among the several hundred known and used today, this visually exciting book will ...
glass panel shoji, double- and single-sided shoji, skylight shoji, decorative wall boxes, and floor and table lanterns* Introduction to Japanese hand tools and planing and joinery techniques* Sample lattice patterns, photographs, and line drawings for design and remodeling ideas* List of suppliers...