TANIHATA · KUMIKO
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Fundo分銅輪つなぎ

Fundo分銅輪つなぎ

Kumiko panel

Product code TANIHATA-117

The fundo, or traditional Japanese weight used to measure precious metals, became a symbol of wealth and was incorporated into auspicious patterns and family crests.

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The listed panel

30 × 30 cm

Japanese Hinoki cypress · 1.6 cm depth

€264,95 EUR
€264,95 EUR
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About this listed panel

Kumiko is a Japanese woodwork technique that goes back to the 8th century. Having developed over a long period of time, kumiko refers to a sophisticated technique of grooving slit wooden pieces and arranging them in geometric patterns without nails as a form of wooden lattice decoration.
Each piece is assembled by hand with an accuracy of 0.1mm. Despite its delicate design, you’ll be surprised with the durability and longevity of kumiko wood panels. Made only by the best, award-winning artisans in Japan.
As the “fundo” or weight used to weigh gold and silver symbolizes wealth, this motif has been used for family crests and similar applications. Old weights are rounded and beautifully shaped with two hollowed sides. Fundo is a pattern where weights are linked with “wa”, or hoops, the pronunciation of which is the same as the word for peace in Japanese. You can easily assemble multiple panels to a larger size.

Details
Size: W 30cm × L 30cm × D 1.6cm
Material: Japanese Hinoki cypress

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The meaning behind the pattern

A symbol of wealth and good fortune.

THE STORY BEHIND THE PATTERN

Pattern meaning & origin

The fundo, or traditional Japanese weight used to measure precious metals, became a symbol of wealth and was incorporated into auspicious patterns and family crests. Its distinctive rounded form, with indentations on either side, creates a beautiful and recognisable shape. In Fundo, these forms are connected in a continuous chain, combining the symbolism of wealth with wa, meaning harmony and connection.

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ABOUT THE MAKER

TANIHATA | タニハタ | Toyama, Toyama Prefecture

Founded in Toyama, TANIHATA is a specialist in kumiko — a traditional Japanese woodworking technique that creates intricate geometric patterns without the use of nails.

Combining generations of craftsmanship with contemporary design, TANIHATA transforms fine cedar and cypress into architectural pieces that bring warmth, light, and quiet beauty into everyday spaces. Each piece reflects the precision of Japanese woodworking and a deep respect for natural materials.