What happens when applying Western Furniture Techniques to Traditional Japanese Furniture?

Matsumoto Kagu Craftsman: Watanabe hajime - 渡辺肇
A 30-year veteran of the Matsumoto Furniture

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Osaka Karaki Sashimono cooperative association
Address: Japan, 〒390-0811 Nagano Prefecture, Matsumoto, 中央３丁目２−１２
Phone: +81 263-33-5760
WebSite: http://matsumin.com/


Matsumoto Kagu is Japanese traditional furniture made in Matsumoto city in Nagano Prefecture and has been produced for over 300 years, since the Edo period.
In the aftermath of World War II production of this furniture was temporarily suspended, but Sanshiro Ikeda, a renowned crafts spokesperson, went on to apply western furniture techniques to Japanese traditional furniture, which then evolved to become the modern warm Japanese and western furniture we see today.

Matsumoto Kagu is characterized not only by the natural beauty and warmth of the wood, but also by the traditional wood joinery of kumite-tsugite used in the assembly of each piece.

Natural wood from Japanese cherry birch, chestnut, oak and zelkova is skillfully worked, assembled and lacquered to bring out a sense of depth and serenity.

Worthy of particular mention is a chair modeled after the Windsor chair made in the frontier days of the United States; it is a quality product and a symbol of the robust and durable Matsumoto Kagu.

Today this excellent furniture is much appreciated for both being contemporary and evoking feelings of nostalgia; with constant use it becomes warm and comfortably worn, giving a homely feeling to many people today. ► Become a member of this channel to get access to perks:
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