{"id":842763,"date":"2021-10-22T19:21:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T23:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/?p=842763"},"modified":"2024-05-06T11:59:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T15:59:37","slug":"the-art-of-japanese-joinery-is-a-thing-of-natural-beauty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/the-art-of-japanese-joinery-is-a-thing-of-natural-beauty\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Japanese Joinery is a Thing of (Natural) Beauty"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is Japanese Joinery?\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we think of Japanese design, there\u2019s a reason it evokes a feeling of Zen. The Japanese aesthetic is all about refinement and simplicity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This philosophy is apparent in the ancient art of Japanese wood joinery, a traditional method of carpentry that produces durable furniture without the use of excessive nails or screws. Held together by the natural forces of tension and friction, each piece of wood interlocks with another like Jenga blocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days, this seamless construction technique is often used in furniture, but can also be seen in temples, shrines and castles all over Japan. Despite the country\u2019s frequent earthquakes, buildings that employ Japanese joinery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as the Ise Shrine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have stood for generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' width=\"3542\" height=\"2084\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-840884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1.jpg 3542w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1-250x147.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1-700x412.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1-1200x706.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1-120x71.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1-515x303.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1-480x282.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_Feature_2-1-600x353.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3542px) 100vw, 3542px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div id=\"blog_cta\"><div class=\"blog_cta_title\">Silk & Snow Wooden Bed Frame<\/div><div class=\"blog_cta_subtitle\">Built to Last<\/div><div class=\"blog_cta_main\">\r\n            <div class=\"blog_cta_main_left\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Acacia-2-Piece_Bed-Frame_Ecomm_Front-480x480.jpg\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Acacia-2-Piece_Bed-Frame_Ecomm_Front-scaled.jpg\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Acacia-2-Piece_Bed-Frame_Ecomm_Front-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/picture><\/div><!-- \/.blog_cta_main_left -->\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"blog_cta_main_right\">\r\n                <div class=\"blog_cta_main_right_text\"><ul>\r\n<li><b>Our Pure Wooden Bed Frame<\/b><\/li>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Made of solid Acacia Wood<\/li>\r\n<li>Naturally Beautiful Grain<\/li>\r\n<li>Breezy to Build<\/li>\r\n<li>Thoughtfully made in Vietnam<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n        \r\n                <a class=\"white_button blog_cta_main_link\" href=\"\/en-ca\/wooden-bed-frame-old\">Shop Wooden Bed Frames<\/a>\r\n            <\/div><!-- \/.blog_cta_main_right -->\r\n            \r\n        <\/div><!-- \/.blog_cta_main -->\r\n     \r\n    <\/div><!-- \/#blog_cta -->\r\n    \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Where to Find a Japanese Joinery Bed Frame?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Silk &amp; Snow, we offer a handmade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wooden-bed-frame\/\">Wooden Bed Frame<\/a> made in Vietnam from solid Acacia wood, which is renowned for its gorgeous grain and durability. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This organic and non-toxic bed frame uses Japanese joinery, resulting in a showpiece that is not only beautiful, but easy to construct in 7 simple steps. Designed with both form and function in mind, this luxury bed frame combines traditional Japanese joinery with timeless styling, allowing you to select your preferred style to refine your personal spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' class=\"alignnone wp-image-840893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1981\" height=\"1321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1.jpg 1981w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1-515x343.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Screen-Shot-2021-10-07-at-1.23.39-PM-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1981px) 100vw, 1981px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our easy-to-assemble bed frame uses a finger joint<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also known as a comb joint<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014which is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of 30 basic types of joints found in Japanese joinery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cross-section of the joint resembles the interlocking of fingers between two hands, hence the name finger joint. This type of joint is not only strong, but clean in appearance, which is exactly the look we were going for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constructed entirely by experienced craftspeople in the illustrious Vietnamese furniture industry, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wooden-bed-frame\/\">all-natural bed frame<\/a> uses natural Acacia wood sourced from local plantations in central Vietnam and the Mekong Delta. The Acacia is then cut into usable wood by a local lumber processing facility in Central Vietnam. This facility helps to promote eco-conscious manufacturing principles when processing the local lumber. Lastly, the natural Acacia is finished and constructed into a bed frame by a women-founded company based in B\u00ecnh D\u01b0\u01a1ng province, which uses high-quality materials to make durable and beautiful furniture pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_9-copy-e1654720848793.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading='lazy' width=\"2094\" height=\"1355\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-840964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Wooden-Bed-Frame_9-copy-e1654720848793.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Looking to furnish your bedroom? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wooden-bed-frame\/\">Wooden Bed Frame<\/a> is the perfect complement to our matching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/nightstands\/\">Wooden Nightstands<\/a>. Also made from solid Acacia wood, they come in two beautiful colours, adding the perfect natural touch to any bedroom.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re on a mission to provide a thoughtfully curated line of sleep and lifestyle products that are beautiful and timeless. With our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wooden-bed-frame\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silk &amp; Snow Wooden Bed Frame<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can rest easy knowing it is made from quality materials with expert craftsmanship.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is Japanese Joinery?\u00a0 When we think of Japanese design, there\u2019s a reason it evokes a feeling of Zen. The Japanese aesthetic is all about refinement and simplicity.\u00a0 This philosophy is apparent in the ancient art of Japanese wood joinery, a traditional method of carpentry that produces durable furniture without the use of excessive nails&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/the-art-of-japanese-joinery-is-a-thing-of-natural-beauty\/\">READ MORE<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2312229,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-842763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-en-ca"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/842763","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=842763"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/842763\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2312254,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/842763\/revisions\/2312254"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2312229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=842763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=842763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.silkandsnow.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=842763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}