Craft · No. 132
No. 132木工品・竹工品
Nagoya Kiri Tansu
名古屋桐箪笥
nagoya kiri tansu · 愛知県
Nagoya Kiri Tansu are traditional Japanese chests of drawers crafted from paulownia (kiri) wood, produced primarily in and around Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Celebrated for their masterful joinery and the natural properties of paulownia — lightweight, moisture-resistant, and insect-repellent — they represent the pinnacle of Japanese furniture craftsmanship.
- Origin
- 愛知県
- Category
- 木工品・竹工品
- Materials
- Wood · Iron · Lacquer
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of Nagoya Kiri Tansu trace back to the mid-Edo period, when a concentration of skilled woodworkers and joiners flourished in the Owari reg…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The making of Nagoya Kiri Tansu follows a meticulous sequence of steps: timber selection, seasoning, cutting, joinery, assembly, and finishing. At the…
No. IVClimate
The warm, humid climate of the Nobi Plain around Nagoya accentuates the moisture-regulating virtues of paulownia wood. In an environment with notable…
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