Free Download Kominka: The Beauty and Wisdom of Japanese Traditional House by Kazuo Hasegawa
English | August 15th, 2024 | ISBN: 1940842700 | 411 pages | True EPUB | 55.42 MB
For centuries, traditional wooden folk houses known as " kominka" have embodied the cultural values of the agrarian, merchant, and samurai societies of pre-modern Japan. Their huge sturdy posts and powerful beams have withstood earthquakes and other natural disasters, demonstrating the artistry of Japanese carpenters and the strength of handcrafted wood joinery.