KUMIKO WOODEN LATTICEWORK

Kumiko is a 1400-year-old craft, whereby small pieces of wood are assembled together without the use of nails or glue to make a delicate geometric pattern.

KUMIKO WOODEN LATTICEWORK

Kumiko is a 1400-year-old craft, whereby small pieces of wood are assembled together without the use of nails or glue to make a delicate geometric pattern.

THE KUMIKO KITS & CLASS

Make beautiful coaster or trivet with the intricate art of latticework

STORIES & INSPIRATION

Inspiration

Continuous Renewal: Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum

The museum in Kobe focuses on collecting, preserving, and contextualizing woodworking tools and architectural models in an effort to showcase the renowned building traditions of Japan.

Inspiration

Kengo Kuma's Ichingyo-in Temple

Located in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, the Edo-era Inchigyo-in sits in the line of sight of numerous neighboring mid- and high-rises. Kengo Kuma and Associates designed a new, low-lying main hall covered with a large, gently inclined roof.