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Planes for shamisen

Photo:Sinya Maezaki2021-07-01

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory
Kyōto-shi, Japan

The planes used by shamisen makers differ slightly from those used by carpenters. Foreign wood such as mahogany is much harder than wood produced in Japan.

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  • Title: Planes for shamisen
  • Creator: Photo:Sinya Maezaki
  • Date Created: 2021-07-01
  • Location Created: Higashiyama's Ajiki Alley
  • Original Language: Japanese
  • Subject Keywords: Shamisen
  • Type: Musical instrument
  • Rights: © Satoshi Nonaka
Kyoto Women's University, Lifestyle Design Laboratory

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