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Daiku

The Japanese word daiku, the name by which carpenters are generally known, reflects a variety of roles. Daiku translates literally as "great craftsman" or "cheif builder." It is significant to recall that the classical Greek term "architect" actually also ment "chief builder." A Japanese master carpenter, therefore, should be seen as an architect in the Greek meaning of the word because of his responsibilty for design as well as execution.

During the sevententh and eighteenth centuries the usage changed, the chief master carpenter became known as the toryo, a metonymic title which means literally "ridgepole," the highest placed beam in the structure of the building and, by inference, the top of the carpentry hierarchy.

 

Toryo: David Brown

The Idea of a "Master" in Eastern Culture and a "Master" in Western Culture can mean completly different things. Once you have been in the presence of Toryo's work you may well realise that you are in fact standing between heaven and earth surounded by what is considered some of the best artistic craftmanship of Japanese products you are likely to come across both inside and outside of Japan.

 

Tataguya: Scott Eggenton

Deshi ( apprentice) to Toryo David Brown, Scott has specialised as a Tateguya (maker of Shoji and Kamiza (Litereally translated to 'Gods Seat') for traditional Japanese homes and dojo (Martial Arts training hall)

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