Kiri asa-no-ha
Kiri mean paulownia. The kiri asa-no-ha pattern is normally made in rows, and looks quite spectacular spanning across a set of two or four shoin-shōji doors.
The small cross pieces in the top half allow some creative flexibility. There is no set shape or size — they can be bigger, smaller, thicker or thinner than the examples in the photos.
Overall, an interesting pattern to make, and there's a great feeling once the final locking piece goes in with just the right tension.
The small cross pieces in the top half allow some creative flexibility. There is no set shape or size — they can be bigger, smaller, thicker or thinner than the examples in the photos.
Overall, an interesting pattern to make, and there's a great feeling once the final locking piece goes in with just the right tension.
Naka-nuki shoji with kiri central band (Book 2; Kindle Vol. 3)
The multiple angles required for the kiri make this one of the more difficult and time-consuming patterns in the square jigumi.[Sleeker_special_clear]