Overview
Geometric patterns built from blocks of differently coloured woods and shaved into veneer - no dye is ever used.
About this place
Yosegi-zaiku (寄木細工) (lit., "parquet work") is a type of traditional Japanese marquetry developed in the town of Hakone during the Edo period. Resembling a type of mosaic, yosegi is created through the combination of fine oblong rods of wood chosen for their grain, texture and colour, making an intricate surface pattern which is then sliced into thin layers. It is commonly found on traditional Japanese puzzle boxes and similar decorative items. In 1984 it was designated as one of the Traditional Crafts of Japan.
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Founded / opened：1830s Highlights / collection：Geometric patterns made only of wood colours, Secret boxes Genre：Crafts and ceramics
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