Japanese-style shoji screens are translucent, wooden-lattice panels that subtly transform light and space and add an elegant touch to any decor. This book contains all the information you need to design and make shoji for your own home or apartment. Features . Notes on aesthetics and design fundamentals . Complete how-to guide covering basic construction methods, screen materials, and wood selection . Home projects, including window inserts, sliding and hanging screens, glass panel shoji, double- and single-sided shoji, skylight shoji, decorative wall boxes, and floor and table lanterns . Introduction to Japanese hand tools and planing and joinery techniques . Sample lattice patterns, photographs, and line drawings for design and remodeling ideas . List of suppliers
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Kodansha America, Inc
ISBN-13
9781568365336
eBay Product ID (ePID)
176733492
Product Key Features
Book Title
Shoji: How to Design, Build, and Install Japanese Screens
Author
Jay Van Arsdale
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Architecture
Publication Year
2013
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
177mm
Item Weight
236g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Jay Van Arsdale
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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