Nibutani Ita Carving Patterns

Carving Patterns

Decide how to arrange the patterns depending on the size of the tray, and make a rough sketch if necessary with a pencil or Chinese ink.
Using a v-chisel, carve the lines of the main patterns like morenouka, then use a round chisel to dent the spaces between the lines. With a v-chisel, carve along the lines within the dented area to make double lines.