Kiun Nitta
Box of red sandalwood with wood inlay decoration. “Mountain village”
- Wood and Bamboo
- Presented in 2015
- H 8.7 x W 31.8 x D 14.0 cm
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| Category | Wood and Bamboo |
|---|---|
| Year Presented | 2015 |
| Dimensions | H 8.7 x W 31.8 x D 14.0 cm |
| Exhibition | The 62nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
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Wood inlay
Wood inlay (moku zōgan) is a decorative technique in which wood, metal, or shell is inserted into cavities cut into a wooden substrate to produce contrasting designs.
Kiun Nitta
As the main material, NITTA uses precious imported hardwood (rosewood, ebony, Bombay blackwood, or Burmese rosewood), and employs traditional techniques to create modern works by applying thin-line inlay with Japanese boxwood. He produces many different types of work ranging in size from side boards to tea scoops. In 2007 or so, NITTA started incorporating his own ideas into his pieces.