組み立ての要点
Goma (sesame) has been a cherished kumiko motif since ancient times. The pattern is believed to bestow perpetual youth and long life, making it especially popular with restaurant owners who use it to promote the health and longevity of their customers. The geometric arrangement of infill pieces requires careful layout and assembly, balancing aesthetic harmony with structural integrity in the lattice.
歴史的背景
Goma (胡麻, sesame seed) is an auspicious kumiko pattern associated with longevity and vitality. Restaurant owners historically favored it as a symbol of health for their patrons. The geometric seed arrangement fits into a base grid alongside Asa-no-ha and Sakura in composite panels. Like other kumiko motifs, Goma is assembled without glue, relying on friction fit alone.
組み立て手順
- Build the base kumiko grid to support the Goma infill layout.
- Cut the seed-shaped infill pieces using angle jigs; each piece has multiple angled faces.
- Fit infill pieces into the grid, working from the center outward.
- Check symmetry and spacing; trim pieces for a snug friction fit.
- Combine with Asa-no-ha or Sakura in multi-pattern panels if desired.
日本で見られる場所
- Traditional restaurants and ryokan — Kyoto and onsen towns — room dividers and ranma
- Machiya townhouses — Kanazawa and Takayama — interior lattice panels
バリエーション
Goma appears alone or in hanairi combination with Asa-no-ha, Sakura, and Benten Kikko. Seed size and grid density scale with panel dimensions. Some artisans use machine-cut grid blanks and hand-fit infill only.
用途
- Shoji screens
- Restaurant dividers
- Ranma panels
- Decorative screens
必要な道具
- Kumiko plane set
- Fine dozuki saw
- Angle jigs
- Marking gauge