Lattice work seen in tea ceremony rooms finally gets to see the city streets.
This restyling of old traditions is something that recently inspired one talented Japanese student to realise his own take on “Modern Japan” by building the bicycle of his dreams.
Lattice work like this is known as “kitsuregoshi” in Japan.
This centuries-old woodworking craft can be seen on sliding door panels in traditional Japanese rooms, and on walls beneath the roofs of shrine buildings.
With Japan recently championing innovative designs like the Walking Bicycle Club, we can only hope Enji’s Kiture will soon become available in stores.