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Wall hanging
This rectangular wall hanging is an almost condensed version of a thatched roof. Using much finer rice straw than what is used for roofing, Ikuya Sagara layers each from the bottom up, binding them with natural resin. The process demands unwavering focus.
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Ikuya Sagara
Kobe, Japan
Ikuya Sagara describes thatching as a uniquely holistic craft that encompasses growing crops, building structures and eventually, returning weathered ...
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