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Square goma-gara 真矩胡麻殼 The goma-gara (sesame pattern) is, along with the kiri (paulownia), perhaps among the more difficult of the square kumiko patterns, and accuracy is critical to avoid the heartbreaking sound of snapping kumiko. It features an attractive eight-pointed sesame flower shape in the centre of each pattern. First, I cut and assemble the jigumi (top left photo). Next are four main diagonal pieces for each pattern (top right). Once the main diagonals are in, I begin cutting, tri...
Experiments in Kumiko Woodworking-Part II - FineWoodworking
I backed the kumiko with red handmade paper. Right now I have french iron hardware on the cabinet, but I may end up going with turned ebony pulls.