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is created through the combination of fine oblong rods of wood chosen for their grain, texture and colour, making an intricate surface pattern which is then sliced into thin layers. It is commonly found on traditional Japanese
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The rods are glued together to form large sections of the desired geometric pattern, often called a seed plate, before being sliced into thin layers (in the
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technique), which are then glued onto boxes and other handicraft works. Alternatively, the entire plate can be carved out (in the
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technique) to create a single piece. To add to the glaze and sturdiness of the surface, finishing coatings of
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is commonly found on the outside of traditional Japanese secret boxes or
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A number of different types of wood are used in the creation of
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Traditional Japanese decorative woodworking technique
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