TANIHATA KUMIKO WOOD PANELS

Wood pieces used in crafting Kumiko Ramma panels
Kumiko Ramma wood panel as wall art
Kumiko Ramma wood panel used as room divider

Tanihata Co, Ltd produces Kumiko woodwork, a delicate and sophisticated technique of assembling wooden pieces without the use of nails. Thinly slit wooden pieces are grooved, punched and mortised, and then fitted individually using a plane, saw, chisel and other tools to make fine adjustments. The technique was developed in Japan in the Asuka Era (600-700 AD), and has since been refined and passed down through generations of craftsmen who are passionate about the tradition of Kumiko.

Traditionally these products were used for room dividers and sliding doors, but with the current trend of not having many Japanese-style rooms, the products are applied in novel applications.

All products are made from natural unpainted Japanses Cedar or Japanese Cypress wood, using limited waterproof non-formalin type of adhesive (4-star grade that does not cause indoor pollution). They are formaldehyde-free.


MATERIAL PROPERTIES

SENSORIAL

Glossiness: Matte.

Translucence: 50-75%.

Texture: Medium.

Hardness: Hard.

Acoustics: Poor.

Odor: None.

TECHNICAL

Fire resistance: Poor.

UV resistance: Good.

Weather resistance: Moderate.

Scratch resistance: Moderate.

Chemical resistance: Moderate.

Weight: Medium.

Renewable: Yes.

Recyclable: Yes.

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Ramma

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