Toshihiro Shimazaki

Portable box of jindai zelkova wood. “Village”

  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Presented in 2017
  • H 24.0 x W 30.0 x D 19.0 cm
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Category Wood and Bamboo
Year Presented 2017
Dimensions H 24.0 x W 30.0 x D 19.0 cm
Exhibition The 64th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition

Toshihiro Shimazaki

photo Toshihiro Shimazaki

For the majority of my woodwork pieces I use mulberry wood from Mikura Island, which is very typical of Edo sashimono (joinery). In keeping with the original Edo sashimono techniques, and the old saying, I use the right mortise for the right section, and my basic idea is that by carefully selecting a variety of precious woods I create craft pieces giving a relaxed feeling and bringing comfort to people’s daily lives.