組木

kumiki

日本の伝統建築の技巧、組木(木組み)、継手のように、貝と貝を組む技法は、最も高度で繊細な技術を要するものです。

極細い切り込みを入れた貝同士を正確に合わせ、接着剤を使うことなく仕上げる技は、職人の精巧さと集中力を要します。

夜光貝で作った組木のデザインは、表面積が増え、たくさんの光を放つ立体となり、更に揺れ動くたび輝きを拡散します。

貝で作る組木、身に着ける小さな立体アートは、どこにもない意匠作品です。

Kumiki

Crossing and bonding separate pieces of shells is one of the most challenging techniques requiring accuracy and precision. It resembles the method known as Kumiki (or Kigumi); a traditional building technique in Japan, which joints timbers firmly without nails and bolts.
It calls for intense concentration and sophistication to successfully bond the tiny pieces into the slit on each end, fixing the product firmly without use of glue.
Our kumiki production allows a wider surface giving it a much larger portion to shine in comparison to the products made with other methods.
You will find no Kumiki-made great green turban shell works anywhere else. It is “your own” wearable green turban shell solid art full of our craftsmanship.