Gallery Kumiko Designs Senbon Goshi (Thousand Lattice)

Senbon Goshi (Thousand Lattice)

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Senbon Goshi takes its name from the \"oshi,\" a loom accessory that aligns threads and sets weave density. Its fine gaps resemble the dense, slender kumiko bars in this pattern. Though appearing simple, adjusting the spacing and the thickness of the bars can result in varied expressions. Its austere vertical lines feel endlessly captivating and instinctively comfortable to Japanese eyes.

Senbon Goshi (Thousand Lattice)

Osa

This is the layout of kumiko transoms in traditional Japanese architecture. The incredibly dense lattice faintly but evocatively reveals the scenery beyond, yet completely blocks it when viewed from an angle.

Rough Osa (Ara Osa)

With a moderate sense of density, this pattern harmonizes with any setting. The lattice, not overly dense, offers transparency while clearly partitioning the space when viewed from an angle.

Tanzaku

Vertically long kumiko, reminiscent of poetic tanzaku strips, brightly divides the space. Used in formal shoin-zukuri architecture and reception halls, it creates a refined atmosphere.