Description
Talented craftsman Jack Wheeler shapes the inner sides of a traditional Japanese Wagatabon tray, using a range of gouges to refine its form
Wagatabon (我谷盆) is a distinctive style of wooden tray, traditionally carved from chestnut slabs with characteristic ridges running across the grain
This craft traces its roots to the roof-shingle makers of Wagatani, a village in Ishikawa, Japan
This short clip is just a glimpse of a much more in-depth video, where Jack guides you step by step through the entire process, transforming a raw piece of wood into a beautifully finished Wagatabon tray
Click here to watch the full video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aD8TWxCYrfk