渡辺 久瑠美
わたなべ くるみ
Joinery
The woodworking technique of precisely measuring dimensions with a ruler to craft boxes with lids and drawers. Characterized by construction using mortise-and-tenon joints, which assemble pieces by carving tenons into the wood without nails. During the Muromachi period, demand for furnishings rose alongside the spread of shoin-zukuri architecture and the tea ceremony, leading to the emergence of specialized cabinetmakers. Edo-period cabinetry is notable for its many pieces that highlight the beauty of wood grain.About the Craftsman
While studying fashion at university, I learned the importance of successors to traditional techniques and wanted to pass on my family’s craft. I trained under my father, Hikaru (a ward-registered holder of intangible cultural heritage). I am the third generation of Watanabe Wagaku Furniture Manufacturing, continuing the legacy from my grandfather, Hitoshi (deceased, former ward-designated holder of intangible cultural heritage).Alongside his father, Watanabe also tackles the creation of pieces requiring advanced skills, such as boxes, princess dressing tables, and small drawers that demand meticulous adjustments.
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Contact Us
- Location: 3-26-1 Arakawa, Arakawa Ward Watanabe Furniture Manufacturing
- Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Closed on Sundays)
- Phone/Fax: 03-3801-8506
- Homepage: http://www.edosashi-hw.com/