Typically practised in Kyushu, kumiko is a style of joinery which, like Kyo-sashimono, does not use nails in assembling thinly shaven pieces of wood in various patterns to create highly decorated panels or partitions. Taking inspiration from nature and flowers, the patterns are intricately designed and stunning to look at. They also serve the dual purpose of allowing air flow and light distribution while creating a sense of privacy or an enclosed space. In this experience you will delight in the amazingly precise skills of the kumiko artisan.