Close-up of full scale model of Engaku-ji Temple Shariden interlocking bracket complex made of Hinoki cypress (Courtesy of Ikaruga-Kōsha) A standard set of tools, installation view at the Takenaka ...

As a prayer for recovery from illness, the Japanese emperor Yōmei once vowed to erect a temple in honor of the Buddha. Although Yōmei did not live to see it built, the Hōryū Temple survives to this ...

If you’ve ever wondered what stands behind the smooth, exquisite surfaces of Japanese craft and architecture, an exhibition that celebrates Japanese carpentry tools and techniques provides many ...

Al-ahram Weekly visits the Beit Yakan in Historic Cairo that is hosting a project to rejuvenate traditional carpentry in Egypt with Japanese assistance. The Beit Yakan is situated in one of the most ...

The cool thing about construction and engineering is that different spheres aren't always as isolated as you may expect. Some manner of construction technique originally conceived for houses, for ...

Sim Yong-sik, 64, has spent 47 years working in Korea’s traditional carpentry industry. He started out working in the neighborhood carpenter’s shop in Yesan, South Chungcheong Province in 1969 as a ...

As a villager in Chang Son, which is famous for carpentry craft, Nguyen Huy Khiem has worked to uphold the time-honoured value of Vietnamese traditional architecture in modern life. As a villager in ...

EOIN Reardon’s journey from a lockdown project to a woodworking sensation has captivated millions worldwide. His dedication to traditional craftsmanship and tool restoration has made him a beloved ...