Fretwork/lattice in Reception Room/Family Room

Acquisition Number: Q230550

Item Name: Fretwork/lattice in Reception Room/Family Room

Description: Fretwork in Reception Room/Family Parlor. The family oral history is that William and Nora acquired this fretwork on a trip to India.

Context: The source of this fretwork is known only through family oral history that William and Nora acquired it on a trip to India. A similar technique is known in Japan. Kumiko is a beautiful Japanese technique developed in 600-700 AD that involves assembling thin wooden pieces without the use of nails. Pieces are grooved, punched and mortised before being individually fitted using a plane, saw, chisel and other tools for fine adjustments. [https://www.wwgoa.com/video/kumiko-woodworking-024037/?vsoid=a6134 accessed 2023/05/20 (thanks to Larry Ascher for pointing out this site.)]

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Date Added: 2023-05-20

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