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Inspiration

carving and kumiko panel at Tofukuji

This week I thought I’d take it easy here on the blog and simply share some images from a few places that I’ve visited here in Japan that have been consistent sources of inspiration. Hope you enjoy and see you next week.

-Jon

Ishi-oki-ita-buki
Ishi-oki-ita-buki, traditional roof made simply by placing rocks on layers of wooden boards and shingles, Japan Open-air Folk House Museum
roof lines at kawasaki open air museum
Rooflines, Japan Open-air Folk House Museum
earthen plaster and bamboo walls
Earthen plaster wall and bamboo fence
woven roof structure in old Japanese farm house
Woven beams in roof structure of old farm house, Japan Open-air Folk House Museum
old Japanese farm house ishi-ba-tate
Ishi-ba-tate, traditional post on stone construction, Japan Open-air Folk House Museum
sugi bark siding
Sugi bark siding, Japan Open-air Folk House Museum
woven roof structure at Kawasaki folk house museum
Another series of woven beams in the roof structure of an old farmhouse, Japan Open-air Folk House Museum
Japanese kayabuki and window
Kayabuki, Traditional thatched roof and widow, Japan Open-air Folk House Museum
carving and kumiko panel at Tofukuji
Carving and kumiko screen detail, Tofukuji, Kyoto
grass squares at Tofukuji
Grass squares, Tofukuji, Kyoto
round window and shoji overlooking garden near Tofukuji
Round window and shoji overlooking garden near Tofukuji, Kyoto
Shoji leaf inlay
Shoji screen with leaf inlay, near Tofukuji, Kyoto

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  1. I always enjoy your posts. These ones are a good reminder that both symmetrical and asymmetrical designs – not to mention the occasional knot – are all beautiful.

    1. Thanks Dave, and I totally agree. There really is a lot of variety in Japanese design. What I find most interesting is when a contrived design ends up with a very natural appearance. That takes a lot of skill and experience I think.

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