--- product_id: 113232934 title: "The Complete Guide to Shoji and Kumiko Patterns Volume 1" price: "28.40 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/113232934-the-complete-guide-to-shoji-and-kumiko-patterns-volume-1 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Complete Guide to Shoji and Kumiko Patterns Volume 1 **Price:** 28.40 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Complete Guide to Shoji and Kumiko Patterns Volume 1 - **How much does it cost?** 28.40 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/113232934-the-complete-guide-to-shoji-and-kumiko-patterns-volume-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description With a history dating back nearly a thousand years, shoji—translucent paper-backed sliding doors and screens—are as much a part of Japanese life as sushi and sumo; but their beauty and charm can equally be adapted to any Western home. In their simplest form, shoji appear to be no more than a few pieces of wood joined together and attached to a frame with some paper stuck on the back. And this is certainly not an inaccurate description. But it’s how those pieces of wood are joined together and the wonderfully elaborate patterns they can make, how they blend into the supporting framework, and how they harmonize with the surrounding décor are what make shoji so captivating. Mieru kedo, mienai — Seen, but not seen. Shoji fill the room with a gentle soft light, and the play of light and shadows on the shoji paper introduces a fascinating ambiguity that has a very calming effect on the soul. So how are these pieces of wood (called kumiko) joined together, and what are these patterns? This book goes part of the way to answering that. It very briefly covers the origins of shoji and how they have developed into their modern form, and the broad classifications of the different types and designs of shoji. It then gives detailed step-by-step instructions on making two different kinds of shoji—the first is a standard simple shoji, and the second is a slightly more complex design with different joinery. The book then gives detailed instructions on the four different methods of making the asa-no-ha, perhaps the best-known and most attractive kumiko pattern in shoji making. A series of sawing and joinery exercises, detailed diagrams of eleven jigs to help you accurately cut the various angles necessary for the kumiko patterns, and a total of 185 dimensional drawings and photographs help to guide you every step of the way. Discovering the vast range of patterns possible with shoji and kumiko is indeed a long journey, and this book is the first critical step. It lays the foundations for tackling the increasingly complex and challenging shoji and patterns subsequent books will tackle. I hope you will join me in this journey. Review: Concise but well explained, comprehensive and very respectful with ... - Concise but well explained, comprehensive and very respectful with the traditional ways of shoji/kumiko-making. If you look for a manual explaining in detail how to make a traditional Shoji and telling you how to do it, this is your book. A definite guidebook. Review: Get this book! - What a fantastic book. You'll need this to learn basic tool use not juse making shoji and kumiko. Desmond has several exercises used to hone your sawing skills. Nice chapter on setting up a kanna. Highly recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,197,651 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #367 in Woodworking Projects (Kindle Store) #1,608 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #65,077 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books) | ## Images ![The Complete Guide to Shoji and Kumiko Patterns Volume 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WCdiV7KzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Concise but well explained, comprehensive and very respectful with ... *by F***S on February 17, 2016* Concise but well explained, comprehensive and very respectful with the traditional ways of shoji/kumiko-making. If you look for a manual explaining in detail how to make a traditional Shoji and telling you how to do it, this is your book. A definite guidebook. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get this book! *by J***. on September 25, 2017* What a fantastic book. You'll need this to learn basic tool use not juse making shoji and kumiko. Desmond has several exercises used to hone your sawing skills. Nice chapter on setting up a kanna. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Understanding the intricacies of Kumiko *by P***N on September 12, 2019* I enjoyed reading this book. I am intrigued at how such small pieces of wood make such sturdy items. I hope to purchase Mr. King's books soon to expand my knowledge and skill when making Kumino. The jigs he provides are fascinating pieces of art by themselves, and add to the mystery of producing Kumiko patterns. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/113232934-the-complete-guide-to-shoji-and-kumiko-patterns-volume-1](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/113232934-the-complete-guide-to-shoji-and-kumiko-patterns-volume-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*