Kiun Nitta

“Dimly light surface of river” Coffer of red sandalwood with wood inlay decoration

  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Presented in 2018
  • H 10.4 x W 17.1 x D 24.0 cm
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Category Wood and Bamboo
Year Presented 2018
Dimensions H 10.4 x W 17.1 x D 24.0 cm
Exhibition The 65th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition

  • 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

photo 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.