Tag Archives: japan

Tiny House Japan; who knew?

Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 by

The original link was sent to me by Chris Beneke.  Thanks Chris. TINY HOUSE JAPAN: Some serious innovation at work. I do not read or speak Japanese so I’m at a loss over many details but the photos and videos … Continue reading →

Posted in tiny home, vardo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Japanese Pack Frame

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 by

And an interesting basket. Pack frames are nearly universal historically as most cultures encounter the drudgery of carrying heavy loads over long distances.  I am always searching for historic images to delve into to look for inspiration.  Here is a … Continue reading →

Posted in pack frame, primitive technology | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Sawing Planks

Posted on Saturday, May 30, 2015 by

Before powered saw mills, making lumber was much more labor intensive.  Now I can flip a switch to crank up the band saw or table saw; or pull the cord to fire up the chainsaw for big work.  It’s easy … Continue reading →

Posted in 19th century, woodworking | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Ainu Art and Archaeology

Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 by

Originally posted on The Heritage Trust:
    Carved knife by Japanese artist Kaizawa Toru   The Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures will be holding a Friends Event on Monday, 23 February 2015 from 6:00-7:30pm. The Event…

Posted in ainu, tribal art | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

A Master at Work

Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015 by

It is awe-inspiring to see a master of anything at work, making their creation seem almost effortless.  Many thousands of hours, or even thousands of days, really show at a high level of work.  This isn’t to say that repetitive … Continue reading →

Posted in craftsmanship, woodworking | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment