Decorative elements of shoji - kumiko zaiku. Victor Meshcheryakov at

Victor Meshcheryakov continue the series of lectures about Japanese woodworking. This is the 4th episode about Japan, its carpenter culture, craft and, of course, products and tools. In this episode will be extensively discussed kumiko zaiku - wooden sticks, elements that create a certain geometric ornament. There are many different angles and shapes of kumiko, which form a unique ornament. There are also many ways to make kumiko zaiku, and we will get acquainted with some of them, and the tools that are needed to create these elements of shoji. The recording of this material took place at the annual Joinery Festival in Russia 2017 (#ФСД17). Thanks Victor for the next interesting video. Have a nice watching!