Production Process
EDO-SASHIMONO is made by hand, and a craftsman has the responsibility for all the making process until completion.
Dry Drying-out naturally for more than 6 months
Sashimono is made from mulberry, cedar, Japanese zelkova, tamo, or amur cork. Wooden materials need to dry for at least 6 months to 20 years long naturally.
Measurement & Cutting Measurement and mark on board, then cutting
Plane off To make a wood smoother and flatter.
Kumite, Koana, Hozo Work Making of each product‚
Building Put together all the parts with glue and wooden pegs.
Finishing Plane off the surface
Polish Polish the products with equisetum, althea, and sandpaper.
Lacquering Repeating the process of coating and wiping for more than 10 times
until the wood gets shiny.
Hukiurushi Variety of lacquering method: Roiro-nuri, Nuri-tate, Mehajiki-nuri etc…
Lacquering chamfer, gold or silver lacquering, mother-of-pearl work, sculpture etc…
Attachment of Metal parts Attach a hinge and handle
