The Japanese Art of Wood Joinery is Incredibly Satisfying

The traditional Japanese art of wood joinery has been around since the 12th century. The artists mastered different techniques of joining wood without using glue, nails, or any other materials to help them. The technique involves connecting pieces of timber so that they lock together and form a tight bond that can’t be broken.

“At the end of the 12th century, fine woodworking skills and knowledge were brought into Japan from China. Over time, these joinery skills were refined and passed down, resulting in the fine wood joineries Japan is known for,” the video below states.

For those who want to try this art technique themselves, Iwakuni recommends books like The Complete Japanese Joinery and Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit and Use.

On his YouTube channel, you can find many different tutorials and videos that can help you start. Iwakuni is also on Instagram so you can follow him to see more of his work in the future. 118,000 people are currently following his account right now, along for his journey!

If you’re interested to see how this looks, watch the video published by Dylan Iwakuni below.