yosegi　寄木

KEY WORD :　architecture / general terms

1　The upper horizontal timber, yosegi 寄木, in a transom, called *take-no-fushi ranma 竹の節欄間. The timber is attached to posts exactly where rings have been carved to resemble bamboo joints. 2　The combination of wood of various grains, colors or textures to create decorative patterns for wooden floors, wainscoting, parquetry, etc.

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