Tea Ceremony Japanese Tea Collection Sado Kekkai New
Kekkai is used in Sado(Tea Ceremony). Another name for it is "Robyou". It means the border that separate the real world and Sado world. It is usually set between the host space and the guest space.
Kekkai is absolutely necessary to the sado way of seeing the world.
There are no rules to design Kekkai, but Japanese prefer simple designs.
This item made by traditional method "Sukashi-Bori".
Sukashi-Bori is a kind of Edo-Moku-chokoku.
This method brings out the beauty of woodgrain pattern.
This item made by Tadashi Shiota.
Tadashi Shiota, He is a leading expert in this method.
He mainly used a fine-tipped knife. This knife was handmade by him.
It is very sharp, so doesn't use any files to make the wood smooth.
He chose Nikko Sugi as material of this item. because Nikko Sugi has a gentle woodgrain pattern.
He also said "I always try to keep the natural features. After years this item will get an antique look."
Please read below about his profile.
[ Item specifics ]
Conditions NEW
Material: Nikko Sugi(a kind of Japanese cedar)
[ Dimensions ]
approximate size
width 34.6"(88cm)
height 7.8"(20cm)
depth 2.2"(6cm)
It is said that the history of moku-chokoku began in the Asuka period (sixth century). When Buddihism was introduced to Japan, Moku-chokoku is the skillof Buddhist image carving.
In the Muromachi Period(1336-1573), Zen Buddhism which doesn't need Buddhist image became widespread among the people.Along with it, moku-chokoku developed to accommodate the architectural sculptures
The beautifully-sculptured columns and fanlights of the shrine Tosho-gu, a World Heritage Site, were carved by craftsman in the Edo period. World-renowned craftsman "Hidari Jingoro" was one of them.
In the Meiji period, decorative carvings expanded to ornament such objects as household furniture.
Only a chisel and knife is used to produce these works.
Born in 1941 in Katsushika ward.
At the age of 17, He studied with Kouichi Matsumoto(Master of Sukashi-Bori).
At the age of 27,He started his own company in Katsushika.
In 2002 He was certified as the master of traditional craftsman by Katsushika Ward Office.
There are many kinds of Japanese Wood Carvings.
His works called Sukashi-Bori in Japan.
