Edo Sashimono is a form of traditional Japanese woodworking that joins wood without nails. Each piece is built through precise joinery and careful adjustment, using solid wood that can be repaired and used over time.
In this video, we follow a day in the workshop of Yutaka Mogami, a third-generation craftsman. From preparing tools to final assembly, his work shows how small adjustments in pressure, angle, and material affect the final result. The practice is based on the idea of “iki,” a sense of restraint and refinement that is not meant to stand out, but to be understood quietly through use.
As ways of living continue to change, he works to adapt traditional techniques to modern spaces while maintaining the structure and logic of Edo Sashimono.
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